What's happening
This bill changes the closed season for taking or landing striped bass in New York's marine waters to January 1 through April 15.
Why it matters
Extends the legal fishing season for striped bass by shortening the closed season. , giving both recreational and commercial fishers additional days to fish each year, which could impact local economies and tourism.
Potentially increases fishing pressure on striped bass during early winter. , which could affect spawning success and long-term population health if not carefully managed, raising concerns for conservationists and resource managers.
Reflects a policy shift in balancing economic interests and conservation. , signaling that lawmakers are reconsidering how best to support both fishing communities and sustainable fisheries.
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Pause Striped Bass Fishing
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Ban Winter Striped Bass Fishing
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3689 A. 5414
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 12, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the period for the taking of striped bass
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 13-0347 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chapter 990 of the laws of 1983, is amended to read as follows:
4. No person shall take or land striped bass in the marine waters of New York state during the period [December 15] January 1 to April 15 inclusive. For purposes of this section "marine waters" means the tidal waters of the state including the Hudson River from the Battery to the George Washington bridge, and "land" shall mean the setting or putting on shore from any boat or vessel or to bring to any port or docking place any striped bass. Possession of striped bass imported into New York other than by boat is not prohibited during the closed season so long as such striped bass are of legal minimum size. Striped bass unintentionally taken in violation of this subdivision shall be returned to the water immediately without unnecessary injury.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03184-01-9
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