Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.7 - FISHERIES DIVISION
Subchapter 12.7.5 - Importation
Rule 12.7.540 - PERMIT REQUIRED FOR IMPORTATION OF BAIT LEECHES
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Bait leeches, Nephelopsis obscura , also called ribbon leeches or mud leeches, may be imported into the state with approval from the department.
(2) Out-of-state bait dealers wanting to ship bait leeches into Montana for use as fish bait, including sales to commercial bait dealers in Montana, shall submit a completed application for a permit to the department on forms provided for this purpose.
(3) The department shall keep a list of permitted out-of- state bait dealers. The list of permitted bait leech dealers shall be provided to persons wishing to import bait leeches.
(4) An out-of-state bait dealer shall remain on the permitted list and may sell leeches for importation into Montana unless the dealer is removed from the approved list by the department, or unless the dealer requests to have his or her name removed from the list.
(5)The department may deny any request for a permit to ship bait leeches into Montana if the department determines that the source of bait leeches may pose a threat of harm to existing fisheries, native wildlife, plants, or to agricultural production.
87-5-704, MCA; IMP, 87-5-711, MCA;