Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.7 - FISHERIES DIVISION
Subchapter 12.7.5 - Importation
Rule 12.7.505 - IMPORT PERMITS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) An import permit must be obtained prior to any importation of fish or eggs. A copy of the import permit must accompany the importation.
(2) Application for an import permit must be made by the receiving jurisdiction or by an entity designated by the director and must be received at least 10 working days prior to the date of importation. Applications must be provided to Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fisheries Division in Helena, Montana.
(3) A permit application must include:
(4) The department may place conditions on an import permit to minimize any risk to the health of existing fisheries.
(5) An import permit will not be issued for fish or eggs that are confirmed positive for Class A pathogens listed in ARM 12.7.502.
(6) The department will determine whether the threat of fish or fish eggs that test positive for Class B pathogens is substantial and whether to issue an import permit based on consideration of one or more of the following:
(7) Live fish exhibiting clinical signs of a disease may not be imported into Montana.
87-3-223, MCA; IMP, 87-3-209, 87-3-210, 87-3-221, 87-3-222, 87-3-223, 87-3-224, 87-3-225, 87-3-226, 87-3-227, MCA;