Allows use of fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines in certain circumstances.

This bill (A1438) changes New Jersey fishing rules for menhaden, a type of fish used for bait and human food. It allows commercial fishing vessels to use wet fish pumps (specifically capsule or centrifugal design) to remove menhaden from purse seines, provided the pump discharge hose is placed at or below the waterline to minimize excess aeration. This replaces the previous rule that banned fish pumps on licensed vessels unless fully covered and secured. The change directly affects licensed menhaden fishing vessels operating in New Jersey waters.