R657-3c-9. Collection, Transportation, Possession, and Propagation of Aquatic Animal Species

(1) A person shall obtain a certificate of registration before collecting, transporting, possessing, or propagating any aquatic animal species or aquatic animal species parts classified as prohibited or controlled, except as otherwise provided in this rule, statute, or rules and orders of the Wildlife Board. (2) A certificate of registration is not required to collect, transport, possess, or propagate any aquatic animal species classified as noncontrolled. (3) Possessed live aquatic animals must be housed where: (a) there is no risk that the aquatic animals can escape into a public waterway or waterbody; and (b) all effluent from holding tanks must be managed to eliminate the potential for discharge into public waters. Private ponds, licensed aquaculture facilities, and licensed fee fishing facilities are exempt from this requirement. (4) Possessed aquatic animal species cannot be released into the wild regardless of whether they are classified as noncontrolled, controlled or prohibited.