Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 71a.11 - Prohibited species(a) It is unlawful to introduce, import, possess or transport in or through this Commonwealth, or the waters of this Commonwealth, the following species: (1) Snakeheads (all species).(2) Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus).(3) Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichtys nobilis).(4) Silver carp (Hypophthalmichtys molitrix).(5) Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha).(6) Quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis).(7) Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus).(8) Freshwater tubenose goby (Proterorhinus semi-lunaris).(9) European rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus).(10) Crayfish (all live species), except when any of the following apply: (i) Possessed and used as bait on, in or about the water from which taken.(ii) Possessed or imported for testing and scientific purposes or restaurant consumption, adequate measures have been taken to prevent their escape, and they are accompanied by documentation stating the point of origin and the destination to which they are to be delivered.(iii) Dead with the head removed or salted and dried for angling purposes.(11) Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua).(b)Exceptions. Species in subsection (a)(1)'(4) may be possessed in this Commonwealth for the purposes of consumption or slaughter only. Other exceptions for species in subsection (a) shall require prior written approval from the Commission's Executive Director.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 38. September 23, 2023, effective 1/1/2024