Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6260, COMMERCIAL FISHING GENERAL RESTRICTIONS, pt. 6260.0300

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 17, October 21, 2024

Part 6260.0300 - COMMERCIAL FISHING PERMIT ISSUANCE

Subpart 1.Issuance of permits for designated species.

The commissioner may issue the permits listed in subparts 2 to 4 for the taking of designated species of fish by means and conditions and in such waters and times as may be necessary for the removal of the designated species.

Subp. 2.Class A permits.

Class A permits may be issued for the use of a hand-held implement or device used by a single operator.

Subp. 3.Class B permits.

Class B permits may be issued for:

A. permanently or temporarily installed traps in waters of the state with fish migrations;

B. the use of seines, hoop nets, and fyke nets by persons other than licensed inland commercial operators;

C. licensed inland commercial operators to fish waters other than the core waters of their assigned area;

D. licensed inland commercial operators to fish unassigned waters; or

E. licensed inland commercial operators to crib fish in waters other than where taken.

Subp. 4.Class C permits.

Class C permits may be issued for:

A. licensed inland commercial operators to fish waters assigned to other inland commercial operators;

B. licensed inland commercial operators to use gear other than seines or hoopnets; or

C. experimental, research, or special projects.

Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6260, COMMERCIAL FISHING GENERAL RESTRICTIONS, pt. 6260.0300

18 SR 83; 23 SR 348; 32 SR 1039

Statutory Authority: MS s 97A.475; 97C.811