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History
- Substituted by A9218
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1063
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to extending certain provisions relating to the taking of sharks
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 378 of the laws of 2014; amending the environmental conservation law, relating to the taking of sharks, in relation to the expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To extend the provisions limiting the taking of sharks to the use of non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 2 of Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2014, amending the Environmental Conservation Law relating to the taking of sharks, is amended to extend the expiration date provision from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2018.
Justification
Several species of sharks are endangered and many more are threatened as populations worldwide are dwindling. Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2014 was enacted as a means of providing for the further protection of sharks by requiring the exclusive use of non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks when taking a shark for commercial or recreational purposes. A circle hook is a fishing hook by which the point is turned perpendicular to the shank to form a circular shape. Scientific studies predict higher survival rates for released fish when circle hooks and catch-and-release techniques are used, as circle hooks are more likely to hook a fish in the mouth rather than the gut. Circle hooks are easier to remove than the typically used J hook, and can reduce the potential harm to fish. Non-stainless hooks further enhance survival rates as they dissolve in the digestive system, especially in large predator fish like sharks.
Evidence has shown that the fishing industry has been receptive and supportive the Chapter 378, however, the provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2016. This legislation is necessary to extend the sunset date until December 31, 2018 in order to continue the exclusive use of non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks when taking a shark for commercial or recreational purposes, while at the same time, provide further statistics on the overall effectiveness on the shark population.
Prior legislative history
New Legislation, 2016.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2018.
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