NY S09312

Extends the period for commercial food fish licenses from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, maintaining the same annual license limits established for 2018-2022.

Adds 2023 as an eligible year for commercial lobster permits, commercial crab permits, and commercial whelk or conch licenses, with the same restrictions as previous years.

Extends marine and coastal district party and charter boat licenses through 2023, capping annual issuances at 517 licenses.

Maintains existing eligibility requirements for all license types, including income thresholds of at least $15,000 over three consecutive years from commercial fishing or fishing activities, minimum age of 16, and priority consideration for apprenticeship program completers.

Takes effect immediately, except amendments to food fish license requirements which take effect on the same date as section 53 of chapter 56 of the 2022 laws.