What's happening
This bill changes the striped bass fishing closed season in New York's marine waters from December 15–April 15 to January 1–April 15.
Why it matters
Extends the open fishing season for striped bass by two weeks in December. , potentially allowing anglers and commercial fishers additional time to catch this popular species before the closed season begins, which may affect local fishing economies and recreational opportunities.
Could impact striped bass populations. , as more fishing days may lead to increased harvests during a sensitive period, raising ecological and conservation concerns about the health and sustainability of the species.
Reflects a balance between economic and conservation interests. , signaling legislative responsiveness to fishing community demands while still maintaining a seasonal closure aimed at protecting striped bass during critical parts of their lifecycle.
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Pause Striped Bass Fishing
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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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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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the period for the taking of striped bass
Purpose
To alter the period of time in which striped bass are prohibited from being taken in the marine waters of New York State from December 15 thru April 15 to January 1 thru April 15.
Summary of provisions
Subdivision 4 of section 13-0347 of the Environmental Conservation Law is amended to extend the striped bass season in the marine waters of New York State until December 31'.
Justification
Federal and State fishing regulations, changes in water temperature and seasonal migration patterns along with weather events and patterns have all negatively affected New York's commercial fishing industry. Today's commercial fishing fleet has been decimated and it is only a small percentage of what it once was. As recently witnessed with Hurricane Sandy, the potential for an extreme weather event to damage fishing infrastructure, further financially cripple our fisherman and force migrating fish out of the region is a reality. Extending the striped bass season to December 31st of each calendar year, will help create jobs, boost the Long island economy and ensure that quotas can be reached even if affected by natural causes. Otherwise, New York State could lose business to neighboring states.
Legislative history
2017-18 S.3004/A.2328; 2015-16 S.1872/A.2023; 2013-14 S.2178A/A.2298A.
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
Immediately.
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