Why does the fish importation permit require a fish health inspection report or fish health certification before the permit is approved?
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks requires that all fish or eggs originating from sources not in South Dakota be free of regulated fish diseases at the time of importation.. The originating source and facility that the fish are held at prior to importation into South Dakota must be inspected at least annually for regulated fish diseases. Information regarding fish health inspection requirements may be obtained form the department’s Fish Health Specialist.
