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NY A07435

Bill

Status

Passed

8/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Monica Wallace

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage black sea bass (Centropristis striata) from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2026.

  • Grants the department power to regulate black sea bass through measures including size limits, catch and possession limits, open and closed seasons, closed areas, and restrictions on fishing methods.

  • Requires the department's regulations to comply with fishery management plans adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act requirements.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass.

Last Action

signed chap.314

8/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/30/2023
Rules5/23/2023
Environmental Conservation5/19/2023

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