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This bill aims to prohibit commercial turtle harvesting in Iowa by amending existing laws related to commercial fishing. It removes references to "commercial turtle harvesting" and "commercial turtle harvesters" from various sections of the law, effectively eliminating the ability to commercially harvest turtles. The bill also adds a new provision requiring the Natural Resource Commission to adopt rules prohibiting commercial turtle harvesting in any state waters. Additionally, it modifies regulations for recreational fishing licenses to restrict the taking and possession of turtles during certain periods of the year, specifically from January 1st to July 15th, and prohibits the sale, barter, or trade of turtles taken under a recreational fishing license.