(1) The board shall consider, initiate, and recommend rules, not inconsistent with law, to the commissioner concerning the regulation of the aquaculture industry and its markets, except for rules that regulate, control, or otherwise relate to fish health, to the spread of aquatic disease, or to the importation into the state or the distribution and management of any exotic aquatic species, all of which subjects are within the jurisdiction of the parks and wildlife commission.
The board shall develop appropriate programs to assist in the protection, growth, andpromotion of the aquaculture industry of the state and shall recommend policies and procedures to the commissioner and the commission for the accomplishment of such a plan.
The board shall review any suspensions or revocations of aquaculture facility permitsand any orders for the destruction of aquatic organisms or for quarantine of aquaculture facilities which last beyond thirty days, and all such suspensions, revocations, and orders shall be conditioned upon the board's approval; except that destruction orders may be approved by the commissioner upon a determination that a situation exists which threatens imminent danger to existing aquatic populations or to human health and safety and that no more reasonable means exist to control the situation. Destruction of aquatic organisms or quarantines shall be done in accordance with applicable regulations of the department.
The board shall review aquaculture facility permitting procedures and shall makerecommendations to the department concerning such procedures and any related fees and charges.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 191, § 1, effective June 7. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1236, § 94, effective June 4.