Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6259, pt. 6259.0900

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024

Part 6259.0900 - TAKING CRAYFISH FOR COMMERCIAL USE

Subpart 1.Permits and resident angling license requirements.

A person taking or possessing more than 25 pounds of live, whole freshwater crayfish must first obtain a written permit from the commissioner. This permit is required to harvest crayfish for sale.

Subp. 2.Persons allowed to assist permit holders.

Only persons listed on the permit may assist the permit holder in any phase of the crayfish harvesting operations.

Subp. 3.Commercial use permit procedures.

Permits may be issued upon application pursuant to the criteria in this subpart:

A. Application must be made on forms, provided by the commissioner, and must be submitted to the area fisheries office.

B. Permits will be issued only to residents who possess a valid Minnesota angling license or are otherwise exempt from angling license requirements.

C. A person working for a permit holder must possess a valid Minnesota angling license or be otherwise exempt from angling license requirements.

D. Applications must be signed by the applicant. Failure to properly and fully complete an application may result in its rejection.

Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6259, pt. 6259.0900

19 SR 484

Statutory Authority: MS s 97C.871; and others at 19 SR 6