N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 13-0337: Return of fish, crustacea and other animals to the water

§ 13-0337. Return of fish, crustacea and other animals to the water.

1. If any fish or crustacea are unintentionally taken contrary to any

provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Law, they shall be returned to the

water at once, without unnecessary injury.

2. Starfish, drills (Urosalpinx cinerea), periwinkle (Litorinia) and

drum fish (Pogonias chromis) when taken shall not be returned alive to

the waters of the state.