Section 02.06.09.123 - EXEMPT SPECIESThe following species were present in portions of the state of Idaho prior to adoption of Subchapter A of these Rules. However, they are not present throughout the state, and in accordance with the policy of the state of Idaho, as expressed in Idaho Code, Section 22-1902, the spread of these species should be prevented to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, the species listed below are exempt from the permit requirements of Sections 121 and 122 above. However, those seeking to transport the species listed in Section 123.01 outside the known established distribution area must obtain a transport permit in accordance with Section 123.03.
01.Exempt Species List: a. New Zealand Mud Snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum;b. Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus;c. Asian Clam, Corbicula fluminea.02.Location of Known Established Populations. Known established distributions of the New Zealand Mud Snail, Bullfrog, and Asian Clam are identified and mapped online at http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries.03.Possession/Transport Permits. Any person seeking to possess or transport one (1) of the species listed in Subsection 123.01, above, outside of the known established distribution boundaries delineated in Subsection 123.02, above, must obtain a permit that will be valid for five (5) years. For the purposes of Subchapter A, transport of these exempt species is assumed when biological organisms and associated water from aquaculture facilities and hatcheries is moved from known infested areas in the state.a. Permits are not required for Red Claw Crayfish when shipped direct to the consumer for human consumption only.04.Application for Transport Permits. Persons seeking a transport permit must make application on a form prescribed by the Director. A separate application must be submitted for each facility from which invasive species will be transported.Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.06.09.123