BILL NUMBER: S9320
SPONSOR: KAVANAGH
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation
to manage striped bass
 
PURPOSE OF THE BILL:
The purpose of this bill is to extend the authority of the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage striped bass.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of this bill amends Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) §
11-0303(3) to extend, until December 31, 2027, DEC's authority to fix by
regulation measures for the management of striped bass.
Section 2 is the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
DEC's regulatory authority for striped bass is necessary in order to
protect these fisheries for the benefit of those who rely on them for
recreational opportunities and income, and to maintain the sustainabili-
ty of these fisheries so that they are available for future generations.
This bill would extend DEC's regulatory authority to ensure that DEC
continues to be able to regulate striped bass seasons, size/catch
limits, and taking of monkfish, provided such regulations are consistent
with the compliance requirements of the applicable Fishery Management
Plans adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
DEC's regulatory authority was last extended by Chapter 258 of the Laws
of 2021.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.