Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod

Summary

The bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to add Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) to the species the Department of Environmental Conservation can manage, with that authority lasting until the end of 2029. It takes effect immediately and applies to the DEC’s fisheries oversight. The measure moves forward after passing the Assembly and being referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee.

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