Extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage sharks.
The bill amends the environmental conservation law to extend the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage sharks. This includes setting regulations for size limits, catch and possession limits, open and closed seasons, closed areas, and other related requirements. The regulations must be consistent with applicable fishery management plans. The act takes effect immediately.
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