An Act To Develop Principles To Guide Fisheries Management Decisions

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to establish a means of determining the long-term goal of fisheries management in the State, including developing a method of outcome testing proposed legislation and rules. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters would use the outcome testing to evaluate the effect of the proposed legislation or rules on fisheries management and include the Department of Marine Resources advisory committees and lobster management policy councils in the decision-making process.

The bill would require the periodic review of the fisheries management laws and goals in order to ensure that they remain pertinent and applicable.