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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A6956
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.689
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to the taking of fish
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4966
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to taking fish fixed by regulation
Purpose
To extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) authority to regulate fish.
Summary of provisions
This bill would extend DEC's regulatory authority for fish in State waters until December 31, 2014.
Justification
ECL § 11-1303 authorizes DEC to set open seasons, size and catch limits and manner of taking of all species of fish, except marine fish. If this authority is not extended beyond the current sunset date of December 31, 2011 the existing regulations on the seasons, manner of taking, etc. for freshwater fish would no longer be enforceable and there would be no oversight of the taking of freshwater fish in State waters. By extending DEC's authority to regulate freshwater fish, this bill would assure continuity of the protection of the State's fish resources.
Legislative history
Last extended by Chapter 256 of the laws of 2007.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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