N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0535
Endangered and threatened species, species of special concern

1.

For the purposes of this section, “endangered species” shall mean those species of fish, shellfish, crustacea and wildlife designated by the department, by regulation filed with the Secretary of State, as seriously threatened with extinction, “threatened species” shall mean those species of fish and wildlife designated by the department, by regulation filed with the Secretary of State, which are likely to become endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their range, and “species of special concern” shall mean those species of fish and wildlife designated by the department, by regulation filed with the Secretary of State, which are found by the department to be at risk of becoming threatened in New York. Such regulation shall include, but not be limited to, endangered and threatened species as so designated by the Secretary of the Interior, provided, however, that such regulation shall take effect sixty days after it has been filed with the Secretary of State, and provided, further, that any endangered or threatened species as so designated by the Secretary of the Interior shall be subject to the restrictions of this section, regardless of the removal of such designation as an endangered or threatened species by the Secretary of the Interior. The commissioner may exclude any such species as the commissioner may determine after investigation to be no longer endangered or threatened from the restrictions of this section.

2.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the taking, importation, transportation, possession or sale of any endangered or threatened species of fish, shellfish, crustacea or wildlife, or hides or other parts thereof, or the sale or possession with intent to sell any article made in whole or in part from the skin, hide or other parts of any endangered or threatened species of fish, shellfish, crustacea or wildlife is prohibited, except under license or permit from the department.

3.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department may promulgate regulations to the taking, importation, transportation, possession or sale of any species of special concern as the department deems necessary for the proper protection of such species.

Source: Section 11-0535 — Endangered and threatened species, species of special concern, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/11-0535 (updated Sep. 25, 2020; accessed Dec. 21, 2024).

11‑0501
Fish and wildlife management practices cooperative program 11‑0503
Polluting streams prohibited 11‑0505
Interference with fish and wildlife 11‑0507
Liberation of fish, shellfish and wildlife 11‑0509
Water chestnut 11‑0511
Possession and transportation of wildlife 11‑0512
Possession, sale, barter, transfer, exchange and import of wild animals as pets prohibited 11‑0513
Pigeons 11‑0514
Eurasian boars prohibited 11‑0515
Licenses to collect, possess or sell for propagation, scientific or exhibition purposes 11‑0517
Taking for propagation and stocking 11‑0519
Disposition of fish, wildlife, game, shellfish, crustacea or protected insects seized by or surrendered to enforcement officers 11‑0521
Destructive wildlife 11‑0522
Urban deer management pilot program 11‑0522‑A
Long Island deer management pilot program 11‑0523
Destructive or menacing wildlife 11‑0524
Nuisance wildlife control operators 11‑0525
Control of rabies in wildlife 11‑0527
State aid to counties participating in control of rabies in wildlife 11‑0529
Cats hunting birds 11‑0531
Bounties prohibited 11‑0533
Licensing of guides 11‑0535
Endangered and threatened species, species of special concern 11‑0535‑A
Illegal ivory articles and rhinoceros horns 11‑0535‑B
Vulnerable species 11‑0535‑C
Endangered and threatened species mitigation bank fund 11‑0536
Sale of certain wild animals or wild animal products prohibited 11‑0537
Bald and golden eagles 11‑0538
Direct contact between public and big cats prohibited 11‑0539
New York natural heritage program 11‑0540
Prohibition on permits authorizing the use of elephants in entertainment acts
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Accessed:
Dec. 21, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 25, 2020

§ 11-0535’s source at nysenate​.gov

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