Pennsylvania - Adjacent States to North Central Region


Aquaculture Contacts, Transport Regulations, BMP's, and Approved Aquatic Species

Last updated: May 10, 2005

! Important Notice !
Aquaculturists transporting or selling aquactic animals are responsible for following current regulations required by each state in which the activity occurs (selling or transporting) and are advised to contact state regulatory agencies responsible for permitting these activities.


State Aquaculture Contacts:        

Mary Bates
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
2301 Cameron St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408
717-783-9550 x 211
mbates@state.pa.us

John Enck
Pennsylvania State Veterinarian
Bureau of Animal Health & Diagnostic Services
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408
717-783-6677
jenck@state.pa.us

Ricalon Hoopes
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
1225 Shiloh Road
State College, PA 16801
814-355-4837
rhoopes@lazerlink.com

Pennsylvania Aquaculture Association
930 Tulpehocken Road
Richland PA 17087
(717)866-2461
(717)866-7109 FAX

State Transport Regulations:

Aquatic Animal Dealer Permit Required: Permit Application

Species propagation approval list is designated by watershed. Dealer's permit cost $50 and is good for 5 years. General health certification may be required. Contact PA Department of Agriculture for a dealer information packet.

Best Management Practices (BMPs):

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Approved Aquatic Species List :

Prohibited Species List

Other States Information:

North Central Region States:     Adjacent States:
Illinois Arkansas
Indiana Colorado
Iowa Kentucky
Kansas Montana
Michigan Oklahoma
Minnesota Pennsylvania
Missouri Tennessee
Nebraska West Virginia
North Dakota Wyoming
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin


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