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Oklahoma Import Regulations

Last updated: 9/27/16

! 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:        

Debbie Cunningham, D.V.M.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4289
405-522-6136
debbie.cunningham@ag.ok.gov

Nathan Erdman
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
1801 North Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-3719
 

Oklahoma Aquaculture Association
3810 S. Sangre Road
Stillwater OK 74074
405-377-0092

Summary

Regulations, license applications, restricted species, etc., for aquaculture in Oklahoma are summarized on the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry website.

State Transport Regulations:

Importation of all fish, live or dressed, into the state of Oklahoma requires a fish import permit.  Importation of minnows into the state requires an Interstate Commercial Bait Dealers License. Contact Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Fisheries Division at 405-521-3721 for necessary permits and licenses.

Approved Aquatic Species:

Contact Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Fisheries Division at 405-521-3721