Minnesota HF3584 transfers aquaculture duties to the commissioner of agriculture, clarifies the commissioner of natural resources' authority.

Minnesota HF3584 amends state statutes to transfer duties related to aquaculture from the commissioner of natural resources to the commissioner of agriculture. It clarifies the authority of the commissioner of natural resources, recodifies provisions for private fish hatcheries, and appropriates money for aquaculture administration. The bill establishes an aquaculture account in the agricultural fund, requiring deposits of money received under aquaculture sections into the state treasury agricultural fund and crediting it to the game and fish fund aquaculture account.

Minnesota HF3584 transfers aquaculture duties to the commissioner of agriculture, clarifies the commissioner of natural resources' authority.

Minnesota HF3584 amends state statutes to transfer duties related to aquaculture from the commissioner of natural resources to the commissioner of agriculture. It clarifies the authority of the commissioner of natural resources, recodifies provisions for private fish hatcheries, and appropriates money for aquaculture administration. The bill establishes an aquaculture account in the agricultural fund, requiring deposits of money received under aquaculture sections into the state treasury agricultural fund and crediting it to the game and fish fund aquaculture account.