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

This bill grants the Department of Environmental Conservation the authority to create and enforce regulations for managing sharks in state waters. Under the new rules, the department can set limits on shark size, catch amounts, and fishing seasons, while also controlling where and how sharks can be taken, transported, and sold. These regulations must align with existing state laws and comply with federal and regional fishery management plans. The changes take effect immediately and allow the department to update its approach to shark conservation until the end of 2029.