The Senate recently passed a bill that would clarify the options municipalities have for controlling wildlife populations. Under the bill, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation would be given clear, statutory authority to permit these wildlife management methods, specifically the controlled killing of animals. The legislation (S.6853-a/A.8646-a) introduced […]
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Safe Harbor law signed by Gov. Cuomo
The Safe Harbor bill, which allows commercial fisherman operating under out-of-state permits to dock in New York harbors during emergency situations, was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 21. The law (S.4051-a/A.4289-a) will keep commercial fisherman out of the courtroom if presented with a high risk situation on […]