Minnesota § 17.494 - AQUACULTURE PERMITS; RULES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 17.494 — AQUACULTURE PERMITS; RULES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.494. AQUACULTURE PERMITS; RULES
(a) The commissioner shall act as permit or license coordinator for aquatic farmers and shall assist aquatic farmers to obtain licenses or permits.
(b) A state agency issuing multiple permits or licenses for aquaculture shall consolidate the permits or licenses required for every aquatic farm location. The Department of Natural Resources transportation permits are exempt from this requirement. State agencies shall adopt rules or issue commissioner's orders that establish permit and license requirements, approval timelines, and compliance standards. Saltwater aquatic farms, as defined in section 17.4982, and processing facilities for saltwater aquatic life, as defined in section 17.4982, must be classified as agricultural operations for purposes of any construction, discharge, or other permit issued by the Pollution Control Agency.
Nothing in this section modifies any state agency's regulatory authority over aquaculture production.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 17.494
What does Minnesota Statutes § 17.494 cover?
Section 17.494 ("AQUACULTURE PERMITS; RULES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 17.494?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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