Environmental Conservation

This bill extends the existing authorization allowing rifle hunting of big game in Niagara County until October 1, 2028. It amends environmental conservation law to set a specific expiration date for this hunting permission, replacing an earlier expiration date. The change directly affects hunters in Niagara County who may continue using rifles for big game hunting under these updated terms.

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage the American eel until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law to ensure the department can continue its oversight of this species for several more years. Once passed, the law takes effect immediately without requiring further administrative steps.

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon until December 31, 2029. The change directly affects these two specific fish species by ensuring continued state oversight of their populations. The legislation amends existing environmental laws to update the expiration date for the department's management powers. It takes effect immediately upon passage without altering other parts of the conservation law.

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic herring until December 31, 2029. The change updates the expiration date in the Environmental Conservation Law, allowing the department to continue overseeing herring populations beyond the previous timeframe. This adjustment directly impacts the department's ability to regulate fishing and conservation efforts for this species. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage whelk and conch fisheries until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set regulations such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear requirements for these species. The new rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.