![]() Ohio Department of Natural Resources Oversight Ohio aquaculture facility permit ( ORC 1533.632 ) These include “accredited laboratory”, “approved veterinarian”, “certificate of veterinary inspection”, and “certified fish health inspector”. See the fish testing and inspection requirements at ĭefinitions are found in AC901:1-17-2. In summary all lots on a farm need to be tested on a prevalence level of 5% at a 95% confidence level. ODAG fish testing and inspection requirements are located in AC901:1-17-14. Fish health certification requirements (AC901:1-17-14) Update includes importation of emerald shiners from out of state to a location north of the line of demarcation without VHS testing. See the VHS Proclamation Order for specific requirements. VHS Proclamation – prohibits movement of VHS susceptible species from areas in the Lake Erie watershed across an established boundary line unless certain requirements are met. For additional information and permit application contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture Aquaculture Coordinator. Remaining species (approved for import into OH) are covered in the blanket coverage of 901:1-17-01 General requirements and Ohio's 2015 VHS Proclamation. Salmonids (fish, eggs, sperm) importation requirements are found in AC901:1-17-13. Live fish importation permits (AC901:1-17-13) Ohio Department of Agriculture Oversight The Ohio Department of Agriculture has veterinary authority for importation of live aquatic animals. Triploid White Amur (Triploid Grass Carp) Permitġ) See ODNR Aquaculture, Bait, and Transport Web Page Stocking Permit (only for public waters of the state) Permits required and obtained through ODNR include: Intrastate movement of live fish requires a Transportation Permit from ODNR. Current restrictions exist for movement within the state of VHS susceptible species (see VHS Page). Live fish imports intended for sale in the state of Ohio from out of state suppliers require the following documents:Ī) Fish health inspection and testing report signed by a certified fish health inspector or veterinarian, showing disease free status (901:1-17-13 and 901:1-17-14 Administrative Code, see Ohio Department of Agriculture Oversight below for further information)ī) Fish Importation Permit issued by OH Department of Agriculture (contact Department of Agriculture Aquaculture Coordinator)Ĭ) Transportation Permit issued by ODNR Wildlife Division (fee) See Ohio Permits Fish importation into the state of Ohio OSU South Centers, College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental SciencesĮmail: Ohio Aquaculture Regulation Information on ODNR websiteĪquaculture, bait and fish transport Ohio Fish Importation Permitsįish transportation and fish wholesale permits: ![]() Tony Forshey, State Yan Zhang, VeterinarianĪnimal Disease Diagnostic Aquaculture Industry Contacts Ohio Aquaculture Association Ohio Department of Agriculture:State Aquaculture Regulatory AuthoritiesĮmail: Ohio Department of Natural Resources:Įmail: State Fish Health Authorities / Laboratoriesĭr. Last updated: April 21st, 2021 ! Important Notice !Īquaculturists transporting or selling aquatic animals are responsible for following current regulations required by each state in which the activity occurs (selling or transporting) and are advised to contact state regulatory agencies responsible for permitting these activities. ![]()
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