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History
- Substituted by A9430
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.813
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage clams
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Michelle Schimel
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BILL NUMBER:S7216
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage clams
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) authority to manage clams.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would extend until December 31, 2016, the DEC's authority to fix, by regulation, management measures for clams in State waters.
Justification
This bill will extend the authority for DEC to regulate hard clams, soft or steamer clams and razor clams, including the development of long-term restoration strategies. Failure to extend DEC's existing regulatory authority by December 31, 2014 will result in a loss of, protections for these species.
Prior legislative history
Last extended by Chapter 481 of the Laws of 2011.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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