Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; ensures horseshoe crab quotas do not exceed certain thresholds.

This bill extends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate the management of crabs, including horseshoe crabs. It authorizes the department to take necessary actions to ensure that any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed specific thresholds. The quotas are set at 75% of the annual commercial horseshoe crab quota in 2026, 50% in 2027, and 25% in 2028. The provisions of this act will expire on January 1, 2029.

Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; ensures horseshoe crab quotas do not exceed certain thresholds.

This bill extends the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate the management of crabs, including horseshoe crabs. It authorizes the department to take necessary actions to ensure that any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed specific thresholds. The quotas are set at 75% of the annual commercial horseshoe crab quota in 2026, 50% in 2027, and 25% in 2028. The provisions of this act will expire on January 1, 2029.