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NY A08280
Bill
Status
7/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kassay
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AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's regulatory authority over clam management from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028
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Covers three clam species: hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), soft/steamer clams (Mya arenaria), and razor clams (Ensis sp.)
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Authorizes DEC to regulate size limits, catch and possession limits, open/closed seasons, closed areas, and restrictions on taking and landing methods
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Permits DEC to establish permit requirements, recordkeeping rules, gear restrictions, and regulations on transportation, possession, and sale of clams
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Requires that any DEC regulations must be no less restrictive than existing statutory requirements in the Environmental Conservation Law
Legislative Description
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation from December 31, 2025 until December 31, 2028 to adopt by regulation measures for the management of hard clams, soft or steamer clams or razor clams.
Last Action
signed chap.196
7/29/2025