Authorizes use of certain fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines.

This bill (S 3423) allows commercial bait fishing vessels in New Jersey state waters to use specific "wet" fish pumps (capsule or centrifugal design) to remove menhaden from purse seines, instead of requiring brailing or dip nets. It directly affects commercial menhaden fishing vessels operating under New Jersey's bait catch quotas. The bill specifies that pumps must have discharge hoses placed at or below the waterline to minimize aeration of surface waters. This change aims to improve crew safety, reduce net damage during removal, and allow vessels to exit fishing areas more quickly, potentially decreasing conflicts with recreational fishing.