New York enacts the Whale Awareness Act to reduce marine mammal interactions with vessels.
The Whale Awareness Act directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to create recommendations and educational materials aimed at reducing interactions between marine mammals and vessels. These materials will be made available to boat operators and participants in boating safety courses. The act also mandates that these resources be posted on the department's website. The provisions of the act are set to take effect on December 31, 2028.
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