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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Process. A person may not introduce an unlisted nonnative aquatic plant or wild animal species unless:
(1) the person has notified the commissioner in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner;
(2) the commissioner has made the classification determination required in subdivision 2 and designated the species as appropriate; and
(3) the introduction is allowed under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
Subd. 2. Classification.(a) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a prohibited invasive species, the commissioner shall:
(1) adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3, designating the species as a prohibited invasive species; and
(2) notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is subject to section 84D.04.
(b) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as an unregulated nonnative species, the commissioner shall:
(1) adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3, designating the species as an unregulated nonnative species; and
(2) notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is not subject to regulation under this chapter.
(c) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a regulated invasive species, the commissioner shall notify the applicant that the species is subject to the requirements in section 84D.07.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Conservation (Ch. 84A-84D) § 84D.06. Unlisted nonnative species - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/conservation-ch-84a-84d/mn-st-sect-84d-06/
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