New York A01898 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the use of toxic ammunition in wildlife hunting, allowing only federally.
New York A01898 amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new provision that prohibits the use of toxic ammunition, including lead ammunition, in the taking of wildlife. Instead, only federally approved nontoxic ammunition can be used. This change aims to protect wildlife and potentially human health by reducing exposure to toxic substances. The amendment will take effect 30 days after the law is enacted.
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