Aquaculture Unit License

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License to propagate, raise, hold, or harvest aquatic organisms for commercial purposes in private waters.

Code Citation IAC 481A.141-142

Who Applies The following commercial activities require the Aquaculture Unit License: 1) A commercial business that rears and maintains live aquatic animals or plants for food, bait or for stocking in waters of the state. 2) An owner or operator of a pond where guests or customers are allowed to fish for a fee, or are allowed to take fish without regard to angling licenses, seasons, gear restrictions or bag limits.

When To Apply Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Initial Requirements Aquaculture units are not allowed to import non native live fish, eggs, or semen unless the owner possesses a fish importation permit (Iowa Code 481A.143). Contact Alan Johnson at the Rathbun Research Center for more information: Phone 641.647.2658 or FAX 641.647.2690.

Duration From date of issue to December 31 of that same calendar year.

Processing Time Three weeks.

Fee Structure Resident Application Fee: $32.00 Nonresident Application Fee: $68.00

Renewal Requirements Submission of annual report of fish sold in Iowa.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information The following commercial activities require the Aquaculture Unit License: 1) A commercial business that rears and maintains live aquatic animals or plants for food, bait or for stocking in waters of the state. 2) An owner or operator of a pond where guests or customers are allowed to fish for a fee, or are allowed to take fish without regard to angling licenses, seasons, gear restrictions or bag limits.