Stripers Forever reports: Governor Andrew Cuomo signs law prohibiting commercial fishing for stripers in the Hudson River
Aug
22
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8/22/2011 2:47 PM
Albany, NY (August 18, 2011)
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who is striped bass fishing today, announced he has signed a law to prohibit the taking of striped bass from the Hudson River for commercial purposes, extending a ban that has existed since the 1970s.
"This law benefits both public health and the vibrant recreational fishing industry that is an important part of the local economies along the Hudson River. I thank Senator Grisanti and Assemblyman Abinanti for sponsoring this legislation," Governor Cuomo said.
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