Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage winter flounder

Summary

The bill gives the Department of Environmental Conservation authority to create and enforce regulations for winter flounder, including size, catch limits, seasons, closed areas, gear, permits and record‑keeping. It applies to anyone fishing for winter flounder in New York waters, both commercial and recreational. The measure aims to keep the fishery sustainable and aligned with state, regional and federal management plans.

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