Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Natural Resources
Fisheries Division
Marketing of Imported Commercial and Game Fish
Section R. 299.1061 - Documents and records of wholesalers and retailers
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 1. Imported commercial fish species and game fish, not processed outside the state and sold to the consumer in the same package as imported, when of a size, weight, or species not prohibited by the laws of the state or country where caught, may be possessed, transported, offered for sale and marketed as follows:
(a) A wholesale fish dealer who, directly or indirectly, imports the fish shall (i) retain for 30 days following importation a commercial invoice or bill of sale or, if imported from Canada, the customs entry or customs broker's statement, to include species of fish and formal entry number; (ii) keep a record including quantity and species of fish and name and address of every retailer to whom he sells or ships such fish; and (iii) make the invoices, customs documents, and records available for inspection by any conservation officer at any reasonable time.
(b) A retail fish dealer shall retain, until the fish are disposed of by sale or otherwise, a bill of sale or invoice, indicating quantity and species of fish and name and address of consignor for inspection by any conservation officer at any reasonable time.