Kentucky - Adjacent States to the North Central Region
Aquaculture Contacts, Transport Regulations, and Approved Aquatic Species
Last updated April 21st, 2021
! Important Notice ! |
| Aquaculturists transporting or selling aquatic 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 Regulatory Authorities
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Dan Dreves, Director
Dan.dreves@ky.gov
(502) 564-7190 x4466
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(800) 858-1549
Jeff Ross, Assistant Director
jeff.ross@ky.gov
(502) 564-7109 x4455
State Fish Health Authorities / Laboratories
Robert M. Durborow, Ph.D., Professor
Aquaculture Research Center
103 Athletic Drive
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502.597.6581
Fax: 502.597.8118
email: robert.durborow@kysu.edu
Aquaculture Industry Contacts
KSU Aquaculture's Extension Program
http://www.ksuaquaculture.org/Extension.htm
Kentucky Department of Agriculture:
Angela Caporelli
111 Corporate Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-0290 x259
FAX: (502) 573-2543
angela.caporelli@ky.gov
Kentucky Live Fish Importation Summary
Fish importation into and through the state of Kentucky is regulated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) under Title 301 KAR and requires a fish transportation permit regardless of whether live fish will be sold within the state.
The following KDFWR websites provides relevant information pertaining to their respective regulations:
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Transportation of fish |
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Live fish sales, handling and licensure |
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Importation, possession; prohibited |