S 9681 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Extends provisions related to the regulation of the amount of Jonah crabs that may be taken

This bill extends the authority to regulate the number of Jonah crabs that can be caught for an additional two years, covering commercial crab permit holders and those with New York commercial lobster licenses. It allows state officials to set these catch limits through regulations that must align with existing fishery management plans from federal and regional commissions. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring continued oversight of the Jonah crab fishery without interruption.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 20, 2024 Last action May 30, 2024
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May 28, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
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May 20, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
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Monica Martinez
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