Sec. 5.
(1) There is established a list of approved species for aquaculture production as further described in this section. Only the aquaculture species on the approved list are allowed for purposes of aquaculture production. The following types of aquaculture species are qualified for inclusion on the list of approved species:
(a) Aquaculture species that are naturally indigenous within the waters of the state.
(b) Aquaculture species that have been naturalized within the waters of the state.
(c) Aquaculture species that could not perpetuate in the waters of the state.
(d) Aquaculture species that are held in a confinement research facility for purposes of research that, on the basis of that research, may be recommended to be included on the list of approved aquaculture species.
(2) Approved freshwater species are as follows:
O. virilis, Cambarus bartonii,
(4) Approved salt or brackish waters species are as follows:
(5) Aquaculture species, possession of which is prohibited under the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.101 to 324.90106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are prohibited for aquaculture or aquaculture research under this act.
History: 1996, Act 199, Eff. Aug. 16, 1996
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