Section 302 – Acquisition of aquatic animals for use in fee fishing facilities.

• (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 license 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 license 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 license number of the seller or supplier;
    • (ii) number and weight by species;
    • (iii) date of purchase or transfer; and
    • (iv) name, address, and license number of the receiver.
  • (c) The report shall be submitted to the department before a license is renewed or a subsequent license is issued.

Amended by Chapter 79, 2022 General Session
Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session