N.Y. ENV 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.