Extends DEC's authority to regulate crab management until 12/31/2027; prohibits taking horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.

New York Assembly Bill A04622 extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) authority to regulate crab management until December 31, 2027. It prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes, except for bona fide scientific or educational purposes. The bill also mandates that DEC's regulations be consistent with applicable fishery management plans and federal laws.

Extends DEC's authority to regulate crab management until 12/31/2027; prohibits taking horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.

New York Assembly Bill A04622 extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) authority to regulate crab management until December 31, 2027. It prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes, except for bona fide scientific or educational purposes. The bill also mandates that DEC's regulations be consistent with applicable fishery management plans and federal laws.