WTH?

The DEC didn't limit my selections as long as I purchased them from a licensed fish farm which follows viral checking procedures. We have many choices in NY, so I am guessing someone is giving you a load of bunk, or you are in some weird restrictive zone. Can you explain why the DEC is restricting you?

I am in the Fingerlakes region, and for example this is the place I get my fish:

http://www.fingerlakesaquaculture.com/