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NY S06951

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Iwen Chu

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage sharks until December 31, 2026 (previously set to expire December 31, 2023)
  • Authorizes the department to establish regulations for shark management including size limits, catch and possession limits, seasons, closed areas, and permit requirements
  • Requires shark management regulations to be no less restrictive than existing environmental conservation law requirements
  • Mandates compliance with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and Federal Fishery Conservation and Management Act provisions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage sharks.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A7440

6/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/16/2023

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