New YorkNew York can set shark fishing rules through 2029
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation can regulate shark catches, fishing methods, and sales through December 31, 2029, while following state requirements and fishery management plans.
What it does
New York’s environmental agency can set shark fishing and sales rules through December 31, 2029. Those rules must meet state requirements and follow applicable fishery management plans.
Argument forAllowing the agency to adjust catch limits and fishing seasons could help protect sharks and keep fishing rules consistent with fishery plans.
Argument againstAgency rules could limit when fishers catch sharks, what gear they use, and how businesses sell sharks through 2029.
More detail
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation can set rules for managing sharks. The authority covers shark fishing and handling, including permits, fishing gear, and sales. It also covers recordkeeping, transportation, and possession. Rules must be at least as restrictive as the requirements in the state law. Rules must follow applicable Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission requirements and applicable federal fishery management plans. The law took effect immediately upon signing. The authority to set shark management rules lasts through December 31, 2029.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 14SIGNED CHAP.218Became Law
- Aug 7DELIVERED TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 29RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- Vote recorded Floor Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- May 29PASSED SENATEPassed 2nd Chamber
- May 293RD READING CAL.960
- May 29SUBSTITUTED FOR S10061
- May 28REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONMinor
- Vote recorded Assembly Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- May 28DELIVERED TO SENATE
- May 28PASSED ASSEMBLYPassed 1st Chamber
- May 21ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.204
- May 21RULES REPORT CAL.204
- May 21REPORTED
- May 20REPORTED REFERRED TO RULESMinor
- May 15REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONIntroduced
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