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State appeals court finds failure to protect coastal fisheries
Original: State appeals court ruling that found it failed its constitutional duty to protect coastal fisheries
A state appeals court has ruled that the state failed to meet its constitutional obligation to protect coastal fisheries. The decision means the government can be held accountable for safeguarding marine resources, and it could prompt changes in how coastal fishing is managed and regulated. Observers are watching to see whether the state will appeal or adjust its fisheries policies in response.
Why now: A court has ruled against the state on a constitutional environmental duty, a significant legal defeat with policy implications
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- State appeals court ruling that found it failed its constitutional duty to protect coastal fisheries · Public Radio East
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