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NY S06953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lea Webb

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage whelk and conch regulations until December 31, 2026 (previously set to expire December 31, 2023)
  • Maintains the department's ability to set regulations on size limits, catch and possession limits, open and closed seasons, closed areas, and fishing gear requirements
  • Requires all regulations to comply with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans and applicable 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 whelk and conch from 2023 to 2026.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A7442

6/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/16/2023

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