Missouri
Last updated: 5/11/2010
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State Aquaculture Regulatory Authorities
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Missouri Department of Conservation:
Dr. Devona Weirich, DVM
Missouri Department of Conservation
28232 Hatchery Ave.
Warsaw, MO 65355
660-438-4465
FAX: 660-428-1256
email: Devona.Weirich@mdc.mo.gov |
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Missouri Department of Agriculture:
Bart Hawcroft
Agriculture Business Development Division
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Aquaculture Program
P.O. Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-526-6666
573-751-2868 fax
Bart.Hawcroft@mda.mo.gov |
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State Fish Health Authorities / Laboratories
Dr. Devona Weirich (above)
Laboratories – none
Aquaculture Industry Contacts
Missouri Aquaculture Association
http://moaquaculture.org/
Missouri Department of Conservation Regulatory Authority
Missouri Department of Conservation has most of the regulatory control over aquaculture and baitfish activities in the State. A good summary of State regulations can be found on the MOAA website: http://moaquaculture.org/regs/regs.htm
Aquaculture
Aquaculture facilities raising approved aquatic species do not require annual facility registration (discharge permits may apply). The approved aquatic species list can be found at 3 CSR 10-9.110(3)F:
www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3c10-9.pdf
Exemptions exist for rearing species not on the approved species list for confined aquarium, “closed systems”, and species that cannot survive in fresh water. Written authorization is required from the Department of Conservation for rearing non-approved species in “closed aquaculture systems”.
Salmonid import permits
A salmonid import permit is required to import live fish or gametes "of the family Salmonidae (trouts, char, salmon)" into the state. (see 3 CSR 10-9.110(4)):
Sources must be currently certified as negative for viral hemorrhagic septicemia, infectious pancreatic necrosis, infectious hematopietic necrosis, Myxobolus cerebralis or other diseases which may threaten fish stocks within the state, must have been certified negative for the previous three (3) consecutive years and must not pose a threat of introducing unwanted species. Certification will only be accepted from federal, state or industry personnel approved by the department and only in accordance with provisions on the permit application form. Permits applications can be obtained from the MO Department of Conservation (see contact above).
VHS susceptible species imports from Great Lake States
This activity is covered under the VHS Federal Order.
Baitfish dealer permits
3 CSR 10-10.735 Sale of Live Bait (excerpts)
(1) Any person, group or business that sells live bait, as defined in 3 CSR 10-6.605, must register annually with the department as a live bait dealer. Registration forms may be obtained by contacting the Department of Conservation, and are available online at the following website: http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Documents/12483.pdf
(2) Live bait may not be sold if obtained from the waters of the state except when taken by a licensed commercial fisherman from commercial waters. Live bait purchased or obtained from a licensed commercial fisherman or other legal sources must be species listed in the Approved Aquatic Species List (3 CSR 10-9.110(3)(F)).
Missouri Department of Agriculture:
Aquaculture and agriculture marketing assistance.
For aquaculture industry marketing assistance contact the Missouri Department of Agriculture contact listed at the top of this page. Also, see the MOAA website at:
http://moaquaculture.org/assist/assist.htm
Other States Information:
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