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Nassau Supermarket Cited For Selling Illegal Fish: DEC

Authorities say the market didn't have the documentation in order to sell some of the fish it had on display.

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The state DEC said a Uniondale supermarket was cited for illegally selling striped bass in its seafood department.
The state DEC said a Uniondale supermarket was cited for illegally selling striped bass in its seafood department. (NY Department of Environmental Conservation)

UNIONDALE, NY — A Nassau County supermarket received citations for selling illegal fish by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

According to the DEC, Environmental Conservation Officers conducted a retail market check of the seafood department at a Uniondale grocery store. During the inspection, the DEC says the officers found three undersized and un-tagged striped bass, along with filleted striped bass, available for purchase.

The DEC said the manager was unable to provide documentation required for the fish.

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The officers issued citations for possession of undersized fish, unlawful sale of un-tagged striped bass, and unlawful sale of striped bass fillets without a tagged carcass available. The tickets are all returnable to Nassau County District Court.

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