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CHAPTER 6200, GAME AND FISH GENERAL PROVISIONS

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Table of Parts
Part Title
6200.0100 DEFINITIONS.
6200.0200 GAME AND FISH GENERAL PROVISIONS.

6200.0100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Terms.

The terms used in chapters 6200 to 6284 have the meanings given them in this part. The definitions in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 97A, 97B, and 97C apply, except as otherwise provided.

Subp. 2.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources or a designated employee.

Subp. 3.

County auditor.

"County auditor" means the business office of the elected county auditor or, if the county does not have such an elected office, the business office appointed by the county for such purposes.

Subp. 4.

Department.

"Department" means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Subp. 5.

Director.

"Director" means the director of the department's Division of Fish and Wildlife or a designated employee.

Subp. 6.

Division of Enforcement.

"Division of Enforcement" means the department's Division of Enforcement, located at 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55155-4047.

Subp. 7.

License bureau.

"License bureau" means the department's license bureau, located at 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55155-4026.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06

History:

18 SR 83

Published Electronically:

August 7, 2013

6200.0200 GAME AND FISH GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

The language contained in chapters 6200 to 6284 are subject to the provisions defined in this part.

Subp. 2.

Dates are inclusive.

Dates for specified time periods are inclusive, unless otherwise specified.

Subp. 3.

Highway identification.

A highway identification refers to the status of the highway as marked on signs placed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Subp. 4.

Application deadline.

When an application deadline is specified, applications that are mailed must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. Applications that are delivered must be delivered no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

Subp. 5.

Shooting hours.

Shooting hours, for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 97B.075, are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset each day, unless otherwise specified.

Subp. 6.

Incomplete or improperly completed applications; correction of agent errors.

A.

Incomplete or improperly completed applications for licenses or permits may be rejected by the commissioner.

B.

To correct for an error made by the department or a department agent in processing an application, the commissioner may:

(1)

increase the quota of licenses or permits for a drawing to accommodate an applicant who could have been drawn if the error had not been made; or

(2)

restore an applicant's preference rating to the level it would have been if the error had not been made.

Subp. 7.

Returned checks and refunds.

A check that is returned to the department for nonpayment invalidates the application and the check will be destroyed. Refunds of application fees are not made for any reason.

Subp. 8.

Application for commercial licenses.

Applications for all commercial licenses can be obtained from the License Bureau.

Subp. 9.

Documentation to demonstrate lawful possession from non-state jurisdiction.

The following documentation will provide evidence of lawful possession of a wild animal or fish from a non-state jurisdiction:

A.

for wild animals or fish acquired in another state, province, or country, the appropriate license along with any required seals or tags for wild animals, or documentation showing the person is exempt from licensing; or

B.

if a member of an Indian band, a band membership card with a picture of the band member, and:

(1)

for fish in a quantity of 25 pounds or less, the appropriate license or permit, along with any seals or tags required for wild animals; and

(2)

for fish in a quantity of more than 25 pounds, a possession permit issued by the band with the possession permit listing:

(a)

name and address of possessor;

(b)

species and amount of fish in pounds;

(c)

location to which fish may be transported or possessed; and

(d)

date of issuance of permit.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 97A.255; 97A.485; 97B.075

History:

18 SR 83; 19 SR 2222; 30 SR 613

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008

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