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MN HF5227

Emergency importation of minnows authorized to ensure adequate bait supply.


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Introduced
04/02/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to game and fish; authorizing emergency importation of minnows to ensure adequate bait supply; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97C.515, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Minnesota statutes to authorize the emergency importation of live minnows from other states by minnow dealers, minnow retailers, and holders of private fish hatchery licenses, without the need for a permit, when they are unable to procure an adequate supply of bait from sources within the state. The bill requires the importers to notify the commissioner within 48 hours of the importation and allows the commissioner to inspect the imported minnows to determine their quantity, source, species, and health. Additionally, the bill exempts the imported minnows from the restrictions of Section 97C.341, which generally prohibits the importation of minnows.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Author added Knudsen (on 04/11/2024)

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