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    Title: Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species Permits
    Alternate Title:
    Description: State laws and rules prohibit possession, importation, purchase, sale, propagation, transportation, and introduction of prohibited invasive species without a permit. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
    Subject: Water
    Creation Date: 8/20/2010 2:17:33 PM
    Modification Date: 4/8/2026 1:49:58 PM
    Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
    Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
    Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
    888-646-6367
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
    Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
    500 Lafayette Rd.

    St. Paul
    MN 55155

    Division Name: Division of Ecological and Water Resources
    Division URL:
    Division Description:
    Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
    Division Address:
    500 Lafayette Rd., Box 25

    St. Paul
    MN
    55155-4025 Main phone: 651-259-5100
    Audience: Application URL: https://webapps11.dnr.state.mn.us/mpars/public/authentication/login
    Renewal URL:
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review:

    Invasive Aquatic Plant Management (IAPM) Permits

    Permit Issuance Criteria

    The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications for invasive aquatic plant management permits. 

    1. Target invasive aquatic plant(s) are found in the proposed treatment area.
    2. The proposed treatment method is selective for the target invasive plant(s).
    3. The proposed treatment minimizes potential negative impacts to aquatic habitat, including water quality.
    4. Additional criteria outlined in Rule 6280.0250 Subpart 3a shall be considered.

    Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species Permit Information


    Rules: 6216

    Statutes: 84D

    Forms:

    Apply for an IAPM permit through MPARS

    You may apply for an IAPM permit online. You may also renew any previously issued IAPM permit(s). If you can't apply online, contact your local Invasive Species Specialist to request a paper application.

    As part of your IAPM application, the following documents must be received before a permit is issued. You can upload these into MPARS at any time.
       1. A map and/or Geographical Digital Data outlining the proposed treatment area.

       2. Signatures from landowners affected by treatment. In some cases, you may request a signature waiver.


    Fees:
    Period of Issuance:

    Varies depending upon the activity being permitted.


    Length of Determination:

    Varies depending upon the activity being permitted.


    Other Info:
    Activity: License Detail URL:


    Invasive Aquatic Plant Management (IAPM)

    Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species Permit Information

    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

    DNR Mobile Web Pages

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