84D.06 UNLISTED NONNATIVE SPECIES.
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84D.06 UNLISTED NONNATIVE SPECIES.
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Subdivision 1. Process.
A person may not introduce an unlisted nonnative aquatic plant or wild animal species unless:
(1)the person has notified the commissioner in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner;
(2)the commissioner has made the classification determination required in subdivision 2 and designated the species as appropriate; and
(3)the introduction is allowed under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
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Subd. 2. Classification.
(a)If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a prohibited invasive species, the commissioner shall:
(1)adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3 , designating the species as a prohibited invasive species; and
(2)notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is subject to section 84D.04 .
(b)If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as an unregulated nonnative species, the commissioner shall:
(1)adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3 , designating the species as an unregulated nonnative species; and
(2)notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is not subject to regulation under this chapter.
(c)If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a regulated invasive species, the commissioner shall notify the applicant that the species is subject to the requirements in section 84D.07 .