(a) "sinker" shall mean any device that is designed to be attached to
a fishing line and intended to sink the line. Such term shall not
include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads.
(b) "sell at retail" or "retail sale" shall mean the sale to any
person in the state for any purpose other than for resale.
3. The department shall provide notice of the prohibition of the
retail sale or offering for sale of lead fishing sinkers weighing
one-half ounce or less in the state fishing regulations guide.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 11 - Fish and Wildlife
Title 3 - General Powers and Duties of the Department
11-0305 - General Powers and Duties of the Department.
11-0306 - The Hudson River Estuary Management Program.
11-0306-A - The Flax Pond Tidal Wetlands Sanctuary.
11-0307 - Migratory Game Birds; Regulation.
11-0308 - Sale of Small Lead Fishing Sinkers Prohibited.
11-0309 - Extension of Open Seasons After Emergency Closing.
11-0311 - Additional or Other Protection.
11-0313 - Waters Closed to Taking of Fish.
11-0315 - Hudson River Shad Fishery.
11-0317 - Seasons and Limits for Taking Fish in Certain Border Waters.
11-0321 - "Restricted Areas"; Additional Enforcement on Private Premises.
11-0323 - Publication of Fish and Wildlife Law.
11-0325 - Control of Dangerous Diseases.
11-0327 - Conservation Fund Advisory Board.
11-0329 - Outdoor Recreation and Trail Maintenance; Regulation.