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badflash
12-04-2010, 10:48 AM
California:

https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=28427&inline=true page # 10 Updated 02/09/2013 JCO

§671. Importation, Transportation and Possession of
Live Restricted Animals.
(a) It shall be unlawful to import, transport, or possess
alive animals restricted in subsection (c) below except under
permit issued by the Department of Fish and Game. Permits
may be issued by the department as specified herein and for
purposes designated in Section 671.1 subject to the conditions
and restrictions designated by the department. Except
for mammals listed in Fish and Game Code Section 3950 or
live aquatic animals requiring a permit pursuant to Fish and
Game Code Section 2271, no permit is required by this section
for any animal being imported, transported, or possessed
pursuant to any other permit issued by the department. Cities
and counties may also possession or require a permit for these
and any other species not requiring a state permit.
(b) The commission has determined the below listed animals
are not normally domesticated in this state. Mammals
listed to prevent the depletion of wild populations and to provide
for animal welfare are termed “welfare animals”, and are
designated by the letter “W”. Those species listed because
they pose a threat to native wildlife, the agriculture interests of
the state or to public health or safety are termed “detrimental
animals” and are designated by the letter “D”. The department
shall include the list of welfare and detrimental wild animals
as part of DFG MANUAL NO. 671 IMPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION
AND POSSESSION OF RESTRICTED SPECIES,
to be made available to all permittees and other interested
individuals.
(O) Family Cichlidae-Cichlids
1. Tilapia sparrmani (Banded tilapia) (D).
2. Tilapia zilli (Redbelly tilapia) (D), except permits may
be issued to a person or agency for importation, transportation,
or possession in the counties of San
Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San
Diego, and Imperial.
3. Tilapia aurea (Blue tilapia) (D).
4. Tilapia nilotica (Nile tilapia) (D).

This section also goes into getting permits. O. mossambicus is not restricted.

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:05 AM
New York
No permit required.

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:08 AM
Florida
Permit required. Apply here:
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/index.html

Looks like blue tilapia is exempt- Thanks Urbanfarmer!
http://www.myfwc.com/WILDLIFEHABITATS/N ... ilapia.htm (http://www.myfwc.com/WILDLIFEHABITATS/Nonnative_FW_BlueTilapia.htm)

Update...
http://myfwc.com/license/aquaculture-ce ... quaponics/ (http://myfwc.com/license/aquaculture-certificate/aquaponics/)

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:10 AM
North Carolina
Permit required:
http://www.ncwildlife.org/License/index.htm

To sell fish for consumption:
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/aquaculture/license.htm

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:12 AM
Georgia
No permit required
http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/724

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:12 AM
Arkansas

No permit required

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:14 AM
Tennessee
No permit required

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:16 AM
Minnesota
No permit required. Tilapia are not on their restricted list:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/invasive ... prohibited (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/invasives/laws.html#prohibited)

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:17 AM
Montana
NO PERMIT REQUIRED for closed recirculating systems or fish tanks.

Montana- list of prohibited species:
http://fwp.mt.gov/wildthings/exotics/prohibited.html

87-3-210. Permit required for importation of nonsalmonid fish or eggs
http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/87/3/87-3-210.htm

87-5-706. Noncontrolled exotic wildlife authorized for possession or sale http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/87/5/87-5-706.htm

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:19 AM
Virginia
Permits required.
The procedure in Virginia is to fill out 2 forms:

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES
APPLICATION TO POSSESS, PROPAGATE, BUY AND SELL
CERTAIN WILDLIFE IN VIRGINIA
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms/PERM/PERM-016.pdf

APPLICATION PERMIT
TO IMPORT CERTAIN NON-NATIVE (EXOTIC) WILDLIFE INTO VIRGINIA
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms/PERM/PERM-002.pdf

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:24 AM
Pennsylvania
An "artificial propagation license" is required
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/se ... cation.pdf (http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_24476_10297_0_43/AgWebsite/Files/Forms/Artificial%20Propagation%20Reg%20Application.pdf)

$150.00 Takes 4-6 weeks.

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:26 AM
New Jersey

No permit required. Related aquaculture info:
http://www.jerseyseafood.nj.gov/aquaculture.html

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:30 AM
Alabama
No permit required.

If selling as food, a food safety permit is needed.
http://www.servsafe.com/RegRequirements ... st=Alabama (http://www.servsafe.com/RegRequirements/rr_state_juris_summ.aspx?st=Alabama)
$50 a year.

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:35 AM
Ohio
A permit is needed but is very easy to obtain:

$50 http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/Fishing ... fault.aspx (http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/FishingSubhomePage/fisheriesmanagementplaceholder/fishingaquacultureaquaculture/tabid/6238/Default.aspx)

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:38 AM
Washington State
Fish Transport Application/ Permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. $24

http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/fish_transport/

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:42 AM
Wisconsin
Permit is required

Register as a "fish farm".
http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agricul ... ration.jsp (http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agriculture/animals/aqua/wynk/registration.jsp) is the link for that info.
Register your livestock location at www.wiid.com (http://www.wiid.com) and obtain a code to place on page the permit application.

Fish Farm registration application.
http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agricul ... Packet.pdf (http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agriculture/animals/aqua/wynk/pdf/2009FishFarmRegistrationPacket.pdf)

Fish Health Certificate for bringing livestock into the state. $90.00 fee to obtain the importers permit. http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agricul ... Permit.pdf (http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ah/agriculture/animals/aqua/wynk/pdf/FishImportPermit.pdf).

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:45 AM
Michigan

A permit is required
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDA_A ... 8588_7.pdf (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDA_Aquaculture_Registration_Application_38588_7.p df)

badflash
12-04-2010, 11:45 AM
Idaho
No permit required

badflash
12-04-2010, 12:07 PM
Oklahoma

No permit required
They can not be sold as 'live' bait. To sell them for food you must be a licensed aquaculturist.
http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/aquarules.pdf
http://www.ok.gov/~okag/ais/aquaapp.pdf

badflash
12-04-2010, 12:08 PM
Rhode Island

No permit required

badflash
12-04-2010, 12:18 PM
Missouri
No permit required, BUT a "permission letter" is required
Contact http://mdc.mo.gov/contact-us

Closed loop system is the only allowed way.
Must be inside home building or green house.
System may be aquaponic or recirculating system with no discharge of water to outside. City Sewer discharge is allowed.

badflash
12-04-2010, 12:42 PM
indiana
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3607.htm has all the forms. It is unclear to me that any permit is required for recirculating systems.

You will need a "fish hauler's and supplier's" permit if you produce live fish for sale, no charge.
If you bring the fish in from out of state, an importation permit is required. They list tilapia suplliers as well.

badflash
12-04-2010, 12:49 PM
Kansas
No permit required)

Private water fishing impoundment; exemptions. 32-974.
http://www.ncrac.org/Info/StateImportRe ... mportation (http://www.ncrac.org/Info/StateImportRegs/kansas.htm#Importation)

badflash
12-04-2010, 01:23 PM
Illinois
Permit required. System must be recirculating and may not discharge to the environment. Sewers are permitted.
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/legal/adopted/870.pdf

$50 fee

badflash
12-04-2010, 01:29 PM
NEBRASKA
Permit required
http://www.ncrac.org/NR/rdonlyres/B71AF ... apter3.pdf (http://www.ncrac.org/NR/rdonlyres/B71AFA11-51D6-4BA2-AEBF-165A48149492/80067/NEAC163Chapter3.pdf)

badflash
12-04-2010, 01:39 PM
North Dakota
Permit required
http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acd ... -03-02.pdf (http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/pdf/30-03-02.pdf)

badflash
12-04-2010, 01:44 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA
Permit required
http://gfp.sd.gov/licenses/docs/fish-hatchery-regs.pdf
$200 per year+$300 for a new facility, so $500 to get started.

Contact them if interested to see if you can get an exemption for personal use.

badflash
12-04-2010, 01:53 PM
Colorado
Permit Required
https://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyr ... cation.pdf (https://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyres/1EACBBAD-D067-4054-A21A-476ACEADE66D/0/Aquaculture_Permit_Application.pdf)
$100 application fee.

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:03 PM
Kentucky
Not clear if a permit is needed.
Check http://www.ncrac.org/Info/StateImportRegs/kentucky.htm

Looks like you need to contact people to get a clear answer. Let me know if you find out anything.

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:09 PM
Iowa
Permit required.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/programs/aquaculture.html

It appears that there may be an exemption for private use, if anyone finds out, let me know.

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:14 PM
West Virginia
It doesn't look like there is a requirement for a permit for personal use.
http://aquaculture.ext.wvu.edu/farming_ ... nspections (http://aquaculture.ext.wvu.edu/farming_fish/permits_inspections)
has a listing. Contact them to be sure.

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:32 PM
Wyoming
It is unclear if a permit is required. There is an exemption for tropical fish confined to aquariums. A home recirculating system could be defined as an aquarium.

Wyoming Fish & Game, Chief of Fisheries, 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006
Michael Stone
mstone@state.wy.us
307.777.4559

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:41 PM
South Carolina
Looks like a permit is required, but they passed a law to cut through the red tape, supposedly.

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t46c051.htm

If you find out what is required for aquaponics, let me know.

badflash
12-04-2010, 02:55 PM
Maine
No info at this time.
http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/index.shtml is a place to start. Let me know if you find anything.

badflash
12-04-2010, 03:06 PM
Vermont
Nothing yet.
Not sure who regulates it.
Could be
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/index.htm
or
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/

badflash
12-04-2010, 03:11 PM
New Hampshire
No info, but this looks like a place to start:
http://nhaquaculture.com/index.html

badflash
12-04-2010, 03:17 PM
MASSACHUSETTS
Looks complicated and expensive.
http://www.mass.gov/agr/aquaculture/doc ... cument.pdf (http://www.mass.gov/agr/aquaculture/docs/Aquaculture%20Permit%20Guidance%20Document.pdf)

Let me know if anyone figures this out.

badflash
12-04-2010, 03:21 PM
Texas
Permit required
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/agr/pro ... nelId=5600 (http://www.texasagriculture.gov/agr/program_render/0,1987,1848_5600_0_0,00.html?channelId=5600)

badflash
12-04-2010, 03:34 PM
NEW MEXICO
Currently, no species of tilapia are allowed.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/apps_pe ... T32010.pdf (http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/apps_permit/documents/DIRECTORSIMPORTLISTAUGUST32010.pdf)
Things may change. See
http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/circ543.html

badflash
12-04-2010, 04:00 PM
Arizona
It is unclear that keeping tilapia for personal use requires a permit. For any commercial application they would be required.
See http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/extension/rules.html

Here is a good link for in-state suppliers
http://aquanic.org/publications/state/az/aas.htm

badflash
12-04-2010, 04:37 PM
Utah
They appear to be prohibited currently, but things are changing.
Permit is needed for commercial aquaculture:
http://ag.utah.gov/licensing/documents/aq_COR_app.pdf
It is unclear what is required for personal use.

Also see
Utah Aquaculture Association
Mark Leavitt / Esther Williams
3700 E. Glenwood Road
Richfield, UT 84701
Tel: (801) 836-2485; Fax: (801) 836-2489

badflash
12-04-2010, 04:49 PM
Nevada
Permit is required for tilapia- all species.
http://www.ndow.org/law/licenses/pdf/ap ... tation.pdf (http://www.ndow.org/law/licenses/pdf/app_inst10/Instructions%20-%20Wildlife%20Importation.pdf)

badflash
12-04-2010, 04:50 PM
Oregon
Permit required for all species
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/oars/56.pdf

badflash
12-04-2010, 05:02 PM
Mississippi
Permit is required
http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/n_library/a ... vities.pdf (http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/n_library/agency_info/reg_laws/pdf/reg_admin_aquaculture_activities.pdf)

badflash
12-04-2010, 05:23 PM
Louisiana
Permit required. No on-line form
See http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/permits
Tilapia Culture
Tilapia Holder

badflash
12-04-2010, 05:37 PM
Alaska
It appears that a permit is required for aquaculture:
http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/geninfo/ ... 5AAC41.pdf (http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/geninfo/enhance/maricult/mar_regs/af_regulations_5AAC41.pdf)
I could locate no list of restricted species.

jackalope
12-04-2010, 06:37 PM
Montana
NO PERMIT REQUIRED for closed recirculating systems or fish tanks.

This is not correct according to the drones at the DFG. Even tho the Tilapia are NOT on the invasive species list, and are not on any other list, the DFG tried to close down my fish business because they claimed that I needed a permit from them, which they will not issue for an "invasive species" such as Tilapia. I spent a couple of days at the local law library, and in the law, as opposed to the Administrative Rules, there is a paragraph that says, in essence, that the DFG has no authority to regulate any tropical fish that is grown or bred in an aquarium, inside a home, office or building. I haven't heard from them since I sent them a copy of the Revised Statutes - the law!

That is why I encourage all of my customers to go get the law themselves ..... don't look at the "ARs," which are made up by the drones at DFG, but if you look at the law that was passed by the legislature (the Revised Statutes), you may find that the ARs don't always follow the law as much as the drones would like you to think they do!

I want to stress, that in Montana, the DFG DOES have jurisdiction over any fish grown and bred outside .... even in a "goldfish pond! ...... so don't grow or breed any fish outside in Montana without a permit from the DFG!!

Hotrodmike
12-04-2010, 11:48 PM
Texas
Permit required
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/agr/pro ... nelId=5600 (http://www.texasagriculture.gov/agr/program_render/0,1987,1848_5600_0_0,00.html?channelId=5600)
First off WOW I can post
That is only for the aquaculture license
You then have to deal with these guys and they think of them as an invasive species .

If you will be culturing species that are not native to Texas, contact Texas Parks & Wildlife Department at (512) 389-8037 for exotic species permit requirements
Have A Kind Day
Mike

rfeiller
12-05-2010, 01:18 AM
nv required proof that the prohibited species can not in anyway have access to storm systems or natural water ways. a $500 commercial license is required after acceptance of proof, this is an annual fee.

badflash
12-05-2010, 10:20 AM
I want to stress, that in Montana, the DFG DOES have jurisdiction over any fish grown and bred outside .... even in a "goldfish pond! ...... so don't grow or breed any fish outside in Montana without a permit from the DFG!!

I've updated the Montana section with the statutes and species list.

urbanfarmer
12-07-2010, 03:27 AM
Great thread badflash! Keep up the good work buddy :D

badflash
12-07-2010, 04:41 PM
Hawaii
Permits are required.
List of restricted animals:
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/admin-rules/subt ... R-71RB.pdf (http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/admin-rules/subtitle-6-division-of-plant-industry/AR-71RB.pdf)

I have been unable to find specific permits required, but for Nile and Mossambicus, the process seems to have some available assistance available.

See the State Aquaculture Development Program (ADP).
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/adp/aquaculture-in-hawaii

Did I mention that O. mossambicus fingerlings to adults can live in full sea water with little acclimation?

AZdesertFarmer
04-11-2011, 01:16 AM
Arizona requires an Aquatic Wildlife Stocking Permit (no fee) for any and all species. The G&F Dept. will then decide what fish they will allow. I was told that Tilapia are only permitted in Maricopa County (even though Blue Tilapia are already in Lake Mead in Mohave County) and that they may do a site inspection for access to waterways, flood control channels, etc. The way around this would be to file for a commercial aquaculture license through the Dept of Agriculture. This is very expensive and probably not worth all the goverment interference. I'm going with bluegill which will handle the winters here better anyway.

bcotton
04-15-2011, 02:59 PM
Your texas state post appears to be out of date. Mossies are allowed in private pond or facility without a permit assuming you dont plan on selling them.

You are supposed to keep your receipt of purchase for as long as you have the fish. The following is the information i received from texas parks and wildlife department upon query.

Raising Tilapia in Texas


• TPWD only allows the following 3 species of tilapia with an Exotic Species Permit:
1. Nile tilapia – Tilapia nilotica
2. Mozambique tilapia – Tilapia mossambica
3. Blue tilapia – Tilapia aurea- Tilapia aurea
4. Hybrids between the above listed species are allowed with a permit

You may possess Mozambique tilapia in a private pond or facility for personal use. They You must retain a copy of the Exotic Species Transport Invoice from the licensed fish farmer you purchased the tilapia from for 1 year after the purchase date or as long as the live tilapia are in your possession, whichever is longer.

If you plan on selling the tilapia, you must obtain an Exotic Species Permit from the department. You will need to obtain an Aquaculture License from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and a Wastewater Permit or Exemption from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) before you can obtain an Exotic Species Permit. The contacts for TDA and TCEQ are:

TDA – Kerry Cowlishaw – 512-463-7400

TCEQ – Melinda Luxemburg – 512-239-4541

For additional information please refer to our rules regarding Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants. A copy is attached or you may access them at the Texas Administrative Code, Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 57, Subchapter A.

Shas
12-19-2011, 01:04 PM
Montana
NO PERMIT REQUIRED for closed recirculating systems or fish tanks.


Please delete this if it's redundant
(my internet is too slow to read all of the pages, sorry)
but I ran into this:
"Montana Laws Concerning the Raising of Tilapia

Monday, 22 Jun, 09 - I have just had a conversation with a State Game Warden who has informed me that there will be no licenses or pond permits issued for pond raising of any type of Tilapia in the State of Montana. From my conversation with the Game Warden, it is still legal to raise them inside a shop, greenhouse, basement or garage in stock tanks or aquariums, without interference or licensing from the state.

It is illegal to have any outdoors fish tanks without approval from the State of Montana.

We do not knowingly sell any Tilapia for pond raising to Montana residents or for planting in any type of outdoors tank, trough, barrel, tub or pond located within the borders of Montana.

Anyone wishing to order pure strain Blue Tilapia for pond raising, must live outside of the State of Montana. If you live in Montana, and your pond is outdoors you will not get approval for raising Pure Strain Blue Tilapia, Nile Tilapia, or Mozambique Tilapia from the Montana State Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

ANY tropical fish that is being used for an office or residence and is considered a pet does not come under the administrative regulations of FWP, according to their website. In Montana, our Tilapia are sold only as pets, we do not sell pond fish in Montana."

Excerpted from
http://jimsfish.webs.com, a commercial tilapia fingerling distributer.

sweet earth farm
12-24-2011, 06:02 PM
Wisconsin does not have restrictions if it is in a closed loop greenhouse system.

sweet earth farm
12-24-2011, 06:34 PM
I am new to the field but went to "Growing Power" in Milwaukee to see how they do it and was so impressed that I have been wanting to get started in it since then. I will put up pictures when I get to use my regular computer. (my kid is monopolizing the computer right now) but my husband and I put up a 10' x 20' x 7'high greenhouse and are currently digging a trench down the middle about 3' deep x 3' wide x 14' long for the fish tank. I have many questions and you all are probably just the ones to help me answer them. First off - Growing Power only stocks one gender of fish in any tank. Probably eliminates a lot of problems but how do you tell fish apart? Especially if they are young fingerlings which is what they start with. Secondly- How do we keep the water cool in the summer if we grow perch? What kind of heater should I use in the winter to heat the water if we grow Tilapia? I looked at the link off of this site for a solar water heater but could not interpret it well enough to think I could replicate it. Third- where do you get watercress seeds or seedlings at this time of year? In a greenhouse that is only 7 feet high, are there any limitations as to what height the shelf for the plants should be? Where do you buy Tilapia fingerlings from and how do we transport them? How much do they cost? What kind of testing should be done for bacteria levels and pH and how often should that be done and where do I get those testing kits? I appreciate any advice you can give us!! thank you!

Shas
12-24-2011, 10:27 PM
I have many questions and you all are probably just the ones to help me answer them

Hey there, sweet earth farm.
I'm a relative newcomer myself
and you're right, the folks here have the answers you are looking for.
If you were to go to the index page
General Information and News (http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?5-General-Information-and-News)
and post all of this on the
"A PLACE TO SAY HELLO" forum
they will find you, greet you,
and tell you all you want to know.

I'm familiar with raising fish,
but aquaponics is a new field to me.
I have learned TONS,
and in a rationally organized way,
from Oliver's little college course
"Aquaponics 101" right here:
Aquaponics 101-Part One: The Process (http://www.diyaquaponics.com/forum/showthread.php?754-Aquaponics-101-Part-One-The-Process)

Welcome to the forum!

bbikebbs
12-19-2012, 06:09 PM
Georgia
No permit required
http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/724

Above link was gone when I went to it. Found this and wanted to update this info:

http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/728

Bottom line is that it looks like you need a permit to raise Tilapia under most conditions.

edit: This link may be of interest as well:
http://www.georgiawildlife.com/AquacultureRegulations

keith_r
12-20-2012, 06:29 AM
i'm raising perch and tilapia in my basement,, our recent cooler weather has my tank down to about 58f, my blue and nile tilapia are still doing well
in the summer the tank may get up to the mid 70's or so, which is fine for yp... once the water hit's the mid 80's, perch will not do well.. bluegill and or catfish are a great "starter" fish for ap, they handle a wide range of temps, adults are ok with lower protein food and are generally pretty tough..
keep your system going for a year to see what kind of temps you have, and go from there

davidstcldfl
01-05-2013, 04:22 PM
FLORIDA Update....
http://myfwc.com/license/aquaculture-ce ... quaponics/ (http://myfwc.com/license/aquaculture-certificate/aquaponics/)

Interest in private home aquaponics systems is increasing, and Floridians should be aware of the regulations that pertain to personal aquaponics projects.

Commercial aquaponics is also becoming popular. These businesses include vendors that sell food products to the public and vendors that sell supplies for aquaponic systems.


?Permit requirements for blue tilapia vary by FWC region
?No permit is needed to possess blue tilapia in the South, Southwest and Northeast FWC regions, and in Citrus County in the North Central region
?A conditional species permit is required to possess blue tilapia in the Northwest region and the North Central region (except for Citrus County)

TMorgan
01-13-2013, 06:07 PM
Updated links for NC residents in Aquaponics.

Authorization to Culture Non-Approved Fish Species. (Tilapia -Mainly Nile Tilapia) Permit is free.
http://216.27.39.103/Licensing/OtherLic ... ecies.aspx (http://216.27.39.103/Licensing/OtherLicensesPermits/AuthorizationtoCultureNonApprovedFishSpecies.aspx)

Commercial Aquaculture license .
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/aquaculture/license.htm