36-903. CONTROL OR REMOVAL OF UNDESIRABLE FISH. (a) Commission May Authorize Removal or Destruction. In any waters of this state where it is deemed the population of any species of fish is of such density as to be detrimental to the overall fishery resource, the commission may authorize the reduction or removal of such fish. The fish so taken shall be disposed of, with or without royalty, and in such manner as the commission may determine.
(b) Commission to Authorize Rehabilitation. The commission may authorize the director to rehabilitate any fishery in such waters of the state as found, through proper investigation, to be desirable.
History:
[36-903, added 1976, ch. 95, sec. 2, p. 349.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 9 - PROTECTION OF FISH
Section 36-901 - FISHING UNLAWFUL EXCEPT BY COMMISSION RULE OR PROCLAMATION.
Section 36-902 - UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS — DESTRUCTION OF FISH PROHIBITED — EXCEPTIONS.
Section 36-903 - CONTROL OR REMOVAL OF UNDESIRABLE FISH.
Section 36-905 - FISH RACKS OR TRAPS UNLAWFUL EXCEPT BY PERMIT.
Section 36-906 - FISHWAYS IN DAMS — SCREENS IN DIVERSIONS — REMOVAL OF UNUSED DAMS — PENALTY.
Section 36-907 - OPEN PASSAGE — REPLACEMENT BY DEPARTMENT — MAINTENANCE BY OWNER.