This bill amends the authorizations and restrictions applying to baitfish wholesaler's licenses. The bill allows a license holder to use the services of up to 2 unlicensed individuals to assist in harvest operations in inland waters of the State as long as the unlicensed individuals remain under the direct supervision of the license holder. The bill removes the restriction that prohibits a license holder from taking or selling suckers, also known as Genus Catostomus, greater than 10 inches in length between April 1st and September 30th of each year. Finally, the bill prohibits a license holder from attempting to take from inland waters live baitfish for resale using drop nets through the ice unless the license holder sufficiently marks the holes in the ice by evergreen boughs or fluorescent biodegradable tape.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1478, HP 970: 12.12551