Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.7 - FISHERIES DIVISION
Subchapter 12.7.5 - Importation
Rule 12.7.541 - IMPORTATION OF BAIT LEECHES - REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.7.541
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Bait leeches may be imported into Montana from a permitted out-of-state bait dealer under the following conditions:
(a) leeches must be held in clean well water
at the place of collection for a minimum of two days (48 hours) prior to being
shipped into Montana;
(b) leeches
must be shipped into the state in well water;
(c) authorized bait dealers must notify the
department of each shipment of leeches to be sent to Montana. Notification will
be made in writing prior to, or at the same time of shipment to Montana. The
notification shall be sent to the following address: Montana Department of
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 4801 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, Montana
59405.
(2) Out-of-state bait dealers shipping bait leeches to Montana must notify the party receiving the leeches in Montana that they must comply with the following conditions:
(a) leeches must be washed in clean water
upon arrival in the state;
(b) all
water in which leeches are shipped must be disinfected with chlorine,
one-fourth cup of bleach for each gallon of water, prior to disposal;
and
(c) bait leeches not attached
to a hook and line for fish bait may not be released into Montana
waters.
87-5-704, MCA; IMP, 87-5-713, MCA;
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