Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage monkfish

This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage monkfish fishing until December 31, 2027. It allows the department to set regulations such as size limits, catch quotas, seasonal closures, and gear requirements for this species. These rules must remain consistent with existing state laws and federal fishery management plans. The changes apply immediately to commercial and recreational fishermen involved in monkfish harvesting.