Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6259 - CRAYFISH
Part 6259.0900 - TAKING CRAYFISH FOR COMMERCIAL USE

Universal Citation: MN Rules 6259.0900

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

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.

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

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