In efforts to control the spread of VHS, many states have regulations regarding the harvesting of minnows for commercial sale from VHS-infected waters. These may include:

•  Bans on harvesting in VHS infected waters
• A need for permits to harvest or sell baitfish
• Record keeping requirements
• Requirements, such as certified-free status for specified fish pathogens, prior to offering species for sale or fish health inspection of live fish by certified professionals
• Some states require a dated receipt must be provided to and retained by the purchaser while in possession of the bait fish

State and Federal Regulations
State Fisheries or Aquaculture Contacts
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