Acquisition of aquatic animals for use in fee fishing facilities.

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  • (1) Live aquatic animals intended for use in fee fishing facilities may be purchased or acquired only from:
    • (a) aquaculture facilities within the state that have a certificate of registration and health approval number;
    • (b) public aquaculture facilities within the state that have a health approval number; or
    • (c) sources outside the state that are health approved pursuant to Part 5, Health Approval.
  • (2)
    • (a) A person holding a certificate of registration for a fee fishing facility shall submit to the department an annual report of all live fish purchased or acquired.
    • (b) The report shall contain the following information:
      • (i) name, address, and certificate of registration number of the seller or supplier;
      • (ii) number and weight by species;
      • (iii) date of purchase or transfer; and
      • (iv) name, address, and certificate of registration number of the receiver.
    • (c) The report shall be submitted to the department before a certificate of registration is renewed or subsequent certificate of registration is issued.




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