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NY S07769

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Baskin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate oyster management from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027

  • Maintains DEC's power to set regulations for oysters including size limits, catch and possession limits, open and closed seasons, and closed areas

  • Continues authority for DEC to establish permit requirements, recordkeeping rules, gear restrictions, and transportation/sale requirements for oysters

  • Requires that any DEC oyster regulations be no less restrictive than requirements already established in the Environmental Conservation Law

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage oysters from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8018

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/6/2025

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