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NY S03255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Palumbo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum setback distance for shellfish cultivation zones from underwater lands near the high water mark from 1,000 feet to 500 feet
  • Applies specifically to the Peconic and Gardiner's Bays area under the Suffolk County Lease Program
  • Affects regulations governing sugar kelp production in the designated bay areas
  • Amends section 13-0302 of the environmental conservation law
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Decreases the setback requirement in the Peconic and Gardiner's Bays for the Suffolk County Lease Program and Sugar Kelp production from 1,000 feet to 500 feet.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/24/2025

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