Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.7 - FISHERIES DIVISION
Subchapter 12.7.15 - Unauthorized Placement of Fish
Rule 12.7.1501 - GENERAL PURPOSE
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) As determined by the department, these rules pertain to the department's response to the detection of a species of fish in public waters where the department has not authorized the presence of that species. These rules are intended to cover all placement of unauthorized species into the public waters, including from outside or inside the state through introduction or transplantation. Unauthorized species refers to any live fish found in public waters without authorization by the department.
(2) Unauthorized fish in public waters is of significant concern and is likely to have many adverse impacts, including but not limited to:
(3) The department and commission shall make prevention of and response to unauthorized species a priority.
(4) During efforts to respond to unauthorized species, the department will endeavor to protect the previously existing fishery and suppress or eradicate the unauthorized species to maintain the existing management objectives for that fishery.
87-5-704, MCA; IMP, 87-5-701, 87-5-704, 87-5-713, 87-5-715, MCA;