Subdivision 1. Classes. The commissioner shall, as provided in this chapter, classify nonnative species of aquatic plants and wild animals, including subspecies, genotypes, cultivars, hybrids, or genera of nonnative species, according to the following categories:
(1) prohibited invasive species, which may not be possessed, imported, purchased, sold, propagated, transported, or introduced except as provided in section 84D.05;
(2) regulated invasive species, which may not be introduced except as provided in section 84D.07;
(3) unlisted nonnative species, which are subject to the classification procedure in section 84D.06; and
(4) unregulated nonnative species, which are not subject to regulation under this chapter.
Subd. 2. Criteria. The commissioner shall consider the following criteria in classifying a nonnative species of aquatic plants or wild animals under this chapter:
(1) the likelihood of introduction of the species if it is allowed to enter or exist in the state;
(2) the likelihood that the species would naturalize in the state were it introduced;
(3) the magnitude of potential adverse impacts of the species on native species and on outdoor recreation, commercial fishing, and other uses of natural resources in the state;
(4) the ability to eradicate or control the spread of the species once it is introduced in the state; and
(5) other criteria the commissioner deems appropriate.
1996 c 385 art 1 s 4; 2004 c 243 s 21; 2017 c 93 art 2 s 23
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 84A - 84D — Conservation
Chapter 84D — Invasive Species
Section 84D.02 — Invasive Species Management Program For Aquatic Plants And Wild Animals.
Section 84D.03 — Infested Waters; Restricted Activities.
Section 84D.04 — Classification Of Nonnative Species.
Section 84D.05 — Prohibited Invasive Species.
Section 84D.06 — Unlisted Nonnative Species.
Section 84D.07 — Regulated Invasive Species.
Section 84D.075 — Nonnative Species, Aquatic Plants, And Aquatic Macrophytes; Parts And Life Stage.
Section 84D.08 — Escape Of Nonnative And Invasive Species.
Section 84D.09 — Aquatic Macrophytes.
Section 84D.10 — Watercraft And Water-related Equipment Requirements And Prohibitions.
Section 84D.105 — Inspection Of Water-related Equipment.
Section 84D.106 — Aquatic Invasive Species Affirmation.
Section 84D.108 — Service Provider Permit.