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NY A08280

Bill

Status

Passed

7/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Kassay

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's regulatory authority over clam management from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028

  • Covers three clam species: hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), soft/steamer clams (Mya arenaria), and razor clams (Ensis sp.)

  • Authorizes DEC to regulate size limits, catch and possession limits, open/closed seasons, closed areas, and restrictions on taking and landing methods

  • Permits DEC to establish permit requirements, recordkeeping rules, gear restrictions, and regulations on transportation, possession, and sale of clams

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/19/2025
Environmental Conservation5/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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