a. All the functions, powers and duties of the Division of Fish and Game of the existing Department of Conservation and Economic Development, of the Fish and Game Council therein, and of the Division of Shell Fisheries of the existing Department of Conservation and Economic Development, and of the Shell Fisheries Council therein, and of the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development relating to, or administered through said divisions, are transferred to and vested in the Division of Fish, Game and Shell Fisheries established hereunder.

b. The Fish and Game Council, together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is continued as the Fish and Game Council in the Division of Fish, Game and Shell Fisheries in the Department of Environmental Protection. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the council. The members of the council shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law.

c. The Shell Fisheries Council, together with all of its functions, powers, and duties, is continued as the Shell Fisheries Council in the Division of Fish, Game and Shell Fisheries in the Department of Environmental Protection. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of the council. The members of the council shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law.

L.1970, c. 33, s. 7, eff. April 22, 1970.