HF 4134 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Provisions for importing, stocking, and transferring fish eggs in aquaculture modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's regulations on importing, stocking, and transferring fish eggs in aquaculture operations. It establishes new disease testing requirements and allows certain fish species with specific pathogens to be imported or transferred following approved treatment protocols. The law also clarifies permit requirements for releasing private aquatic life into public waters and sets disease-free history standards for importing eggs from different facility types. These changes apply to licensed aquaculture facilities, the state commissioner of natural resources, and anyone involved in fish stocking or transfer activities.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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