Title: Transport Invasive Species and Aquatic Plants Permits
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Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Aquatic Plants
Water
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:10:54 PM
Modification Date: 8/28/2024 11:00:29 AM
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
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Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
Division Address:
500 Lafayette Rd., Box 25
St. Paul
MN
55155-4025 Main phone: 651-259-5100
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Requirements:
Review Transport Invasive Species and Aquatic Plants
Generally, you may not transport aquatic plants or prohibited invasive species in Minnesota without a permit.
You may use one of the following general permits if you own a boat or equipment that requires transport to a location away form the water access for cleaning, repair, or storage. You may also use one of the following general permits if you are a shoreland owner transporting aquatic plants to a disposal location.
These permits:
- are for non-commercial use only (commercial users may need a Lake Service Provider permit);
- authorize one-way transport of a boat, equipment or aquatic plants; and
- are only valid one day.
If you need to transport construction equipment with prohibited invasive species attached, please use General Permit 2015-005 and read Best Practices for Prevention of Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (PDF).
To use these permits
- Download and print the appropriate permit.
- Read and understand the permit eligibility and conditions.
- Fill out all information, sign and date the permit.
- Carry the signed permit with you during transportation of the boat, equipment or plants.
There are no fees for these permits.
Rules:
Statutes: 84D.05
84D.10
Forms:
Fees:
No fee.
Period of Issuance:
One day.
Length of Determination:
Other Info:
Activity: Aquaculture
Aquatic Farms
Fish
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