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Legislation that would eliminate the state’s blanket authority to seize fish or fishing gear without a warrant may be introduced in the New York State Assembly as soon as this week, according to the office of State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.
The legislation would require an independent magistrate to determine if there is probable cause for seizure in some instances, Mr. Thiele explained on Friday. “We’re giving away the special treatment” that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has enjoyed in the past, he said.
The assemblyman’s move follows the seizure and sale of fish last summer when Paul and Kelly Lester were charged with possession of illegal fish and operating an illegal clam stand in Amagansett. The Lesters were found not guilty in East Hampton Town Justice Court... more
The legislation would require an independent magistrate to determine if there is probable cause for seizure in some instances, Mr. Thiele explained on Friday. “We’re giving away the special treatment” that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has enjoyed in the past, he said.
The assemblyman’s move follows the seizure and sale of fish last summer when Paul and Kelly Lester were charged with possession of illegal fish and operating an illegal clam stand in Amagansett. The Lesters were found not guilty in East Hampton Town Justice Court... more
The DEC is a very powerful agency - too powerful IMO.
WAY OUT,,,,,,,,