Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-44.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 571-44.4 - Permit conditions

The department may impose permit conditions not specifically covered herein as deemed necessary to protect the resource or to ensure public safety. Such conditions shall be included in the permit issued by the department.

(1)Use of concessionaire. If the state park or recreation area where a special event is being held has a concessionaire, the sale of food or drinks shall be governed pursuant to 571-Chapter 14. If a concessionaire chooses not to provide services during the special event, the event sponsor may bring in other concession operations as approved by the department.

(2)Special permit conditions for fishing tournaments. In addition to permit conditions deemed necessary by rule 571-44.4 (321G,321I,461A,462A,481A), the department may include some or all of the following permit conditions for fishing tournaments:

a. Release of live fish.

b. Fish measured to length and released from boat.

c. Multiple weigh-ins when water temperatures exceed 70°F.

d. Aerated live wells.

e. Designated release areas.

f. Designated release persons.

(3)Catfish fishing tournaments. The daily catch limit for a catch and release catfish fishing tournament permitted under this chapter is five catfish per boat regardless of the number of tournament participants on the boat.

(4)Bass fishing tournaments. In addition to permit conditions deemed necessary under the introductory paragraph of rule 571-44.4 (321G,321I,461A,462A,481A) or under subrule 44.4(2), the permit conditions for bass fishing tournaments shall:

a. State the minimum requirements for weigh-in, handling, and release of live bass by tournament participants.

b. Allow for the measurement of bass to length and release from a vessel.

c. Allow for the possession of up to five bass for weigh-in during the tournament.

d. Allow for the possession of bass of any length, so long as the bass are kept alive and are released after weigh-in.

e. Require the cleaning of vessels, before and after the tournament, in compliance with department guidelines to prevent the transportation of aquatic invasive species.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-44.4

ARC 8815B, IAB 6/2/10, effective 7/7/10 (See Delay note at end of chapter); ARC 9114B, IAB 10/6/10, effective 9/10/10; ARC 9539B, IAB 6/1/11, effective 7/6/11

Amended by IAB November 8, 2017/Volume XL, Number 10, effective 12/13/2017