Transfer aquaculture duties to commissioner of agriculture

This bill transfers responsibility for regulating aquaculture in Minnesota from the commissioner of natural resources to the commissioner of agriculture. It directly affects private fish hatcheries, aquatic farms, and aquarium facilities that culture aquatic life, requiring them to comply with new licensing and oversight procedures. The key provisions include establishing fees to make aquaculture licensing self-sustaining, clarifying that private aquatic life is not wildlife, and shifting inspection and enforcement authority to the commissioner of agriculture. The bill also updates requirements for fish health inspections, transportation documentation, and the movement of aquatic species between facilities to prevent disease spread and protect natural waterways.