Emergency importation authorization of minnows to ensure adequate bait supply

SF 657 allows minnow dealers, retailers, and private hatchery license holders in Minnesota to import live minnows from other states without a permit during emergencies when local supply is insufficient for at least one day. It requires these businesses to notify the state commissioner within 48 hours of importation and permits inspections to verify the minnows' quantity, source, species, and health. The bill exempts these emergency imports from standard permit requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 97C.341. This directly affects businesses that rely on minnows for fishing bait, ensuring they can maintain supply during shortages.