A 840·NJ·house
Revises law establishing individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Scharfenberger, Gerry
Latest Action
Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AAN
Jan 13, 2026
Summary
The bill creates an individual transferable quota (ITQ) for vessels that catch menhaden with purse seines, giving that gear 95% of the state’s menhaden quota and limiting fishing to specific days and hours. It also sets how the quota is calculated, can be transferred, and requires a ten‑year review by the commissioner.
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