The following species were present in portions of the state
of Idaho prior to adoption of Subchapter A of these Rules. However, they are
not present throughout the state, and in accordance with the policy of the
state of Idaho, as expressed in Idaho Code, Section
22-1902, the spread of these
species should be prevented to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, the
species listed below are exempt from the permit requirements of Sections
121 and
122 above. However, those seeking
to transport the species listed in Section
123.01 outside the known
established distribution area must obtain a transport permit in accordance with
Section 123.03.
(3-15-22)
01.
Exempt Species
List: (3-15-22)
a. New Zealand Mud
Snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum; (3-15-22)
b. Bullfrog, Lithobates
catesbeianus; (3-15-22)
c.
Asian Clam, Corbicula fluminea. (3-15-22)
02.
Location of Known Established
Populations. Known established distributions of the New Zealand Mud
Snail, Bullfrog, and Asian Clam are identified and mapped online at
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries.
(3-15-22)
03.
Possession/Transport Permits. Any person seeking to possess or
transport one (1) of the species listed in Subsection
123.01, above, outside of the
known established distribution boundaries delineated in Subsection
123.02, above, must obtain a
permit that will be valid for five (5) years. For the purposes of Subchapter A,
transport of these exempt species is assumed when biological organisms and
associated water from aquaculture facilities and hatcheries is moved from known
infested areas in the state. (3-15-22)
a.
Permits are not required for Red Claw Crayfish when shipped direct to the
consumer for human consumption only. (3-15-22)
04.
Application for Transport
Permits. Persons seeking a transport permit must make application on a
form prescribed by the Director. A separate application must be submitted for
each facility from which invasive species will be transported.
(3-15-22)
