This bill amends R.S.50:1-27 to establish regulations for shellfisheries areas along the Atlantic Coast. It grants the Shellfisheries Council, with the approval of the commissioner, the authority to determine the terms of leases, including the rental fees and the maximum size of leased grounds. Specifically, the bill sets the maximum size for any single ground that can be leased on the Atlantic coast to 50 acres.

The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for shellfishing leases, ensuring that no single lease exceeds the specified acreage. This change is intended to promote sustainable management of shellfisheries in the region. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.