The department is authorized in its discretion to adopt regulations
establishing restrictions as to numbers and lengths and types of nets
and other gear, compulsory lift periods, licenses, closed season,
protected waters or other like measures, as in its judgment may be
desirable for the protection of the shad fishing in the Hudson River. In
adopting any such regulation, due regard shall be given to the needs of
persons earning their livelihood by shad fishing, opportunity to be
heard shall be given, and there shall be no discrimination in such
additional regulations against the citizens of any other state.
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.