Prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes

This bill prohibits the harvesting of horseshoe crabs in New York waters for commercial use or biomedical applications, such as blood collection. It allows exceptions only for bona fide scientific research or educational purposes at public or non-profit institutions. The law takes effect on January 1, 2025, and removes the state's ability to issue permits for taking these crabs while maintaining protections for other crab species.