Bill
A 4997
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes
2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Chris Burdick and 7 co-sponsors
Bill A 4997 empowers New York's DEC to regulate crab management and bans harvesting horseshoe crabs, protecting them from over-exploitation and ensuring sustainability.
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