Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish
This bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage blackfish (Tautoga onitis) until December 31, 2028. It allows the department to set regulations on size limits, catch quotas, fishing seasons, gear restrictions, and other management rules, while requiring all rules to be at least as strict as existing state requirements and compliant with federal and regional fishery plans. The bill directly affects commercial and recreational blackfish fishing operations by maintaining current regulatory frameworks for the next three years.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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May 12, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Siela Bynoe
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