New York Consolidated Laws, Environmental Conservation Law - ENV § 11-1909. Private trout and black bass hatcheries

1. The department in its discretion may issue to any person a hatchery permit, valid during the calendar year of issue, to propagate, raise and sell trout. The department shall establish by order regulations governing the identification of trout raised under such a permit which are offered for sale, sold or transported.

2. The department in its discretion may issue to any person a hatchery permit, valid during the calendar year of issue, to propagate, raise and sell black bass. The department shall establish by order, regulations governing the transportation of black bass raised under such a permit.