2005 Minnesota Statutes

     97C.203 Disposal of state hatchery products. 

    The commissioner shall dispose of fish hatchery products 
 according to the following order of priorities:  

    (1) distribution of fish eggs and fry to state hatcheries 
 to hatch fry or raise fingerlings for stocking waters of the 
 state for recreational fishing; 

    (2) transfer to other government agencies in exchange for 
 fish or wildlife resources of equal value or private fish 
 hatcheries in exchange for fish to be stocked in waters of the 
 state for recreational fishing; 

    (3) sale to private fish hatcheries or licensed aquatic 
 farms at a price not less than the fair wholesale market value, 
 established as the average price charged at the state's private 
 hatcheries and contiguous states per volume rates; 

    (4) transfer to other government agencies, colleges, or 
 universities for cooperative fish management and research 
 purposes; and 

    (5) sale of not more than $25 fair market value to any 
 school, museum, or commercial enterprise for curriculum 
 implementation, educational programs, public exhibition, or 
 cooperative displays. 

    HIST: 1987 c 318 s 3; 1992 c 566 s 18; 1993 c 226 s 16; 1996 c 
 410 s 42; 2005 c 146 s 43