I have just printed and read through the 6 page application that must be sent in along with $50 dollars to get a permit to go ahead and buy, transport, and stock triploids in my pond. It seems there is a lot of liability and what scares me is that I am dealing with the government. If I got the permit it would cause me to have to provide carp to the department at my cost upon request to verify triploidy, and the cost of the tests.
It also allows department officials OR a department approved contractor to conduct UNANNOUNCED random inspections of my vehicle, property, water body site, and fish. Also, officials may request other officials to accompany them during these insepctions. Additionally, those individuals performing these inspections may remove or take fish samples for analysis and or inspection.
I am also responsible for damages caused by any escapement.
I am a libertarian politically and do not agree with government intervention in private affairs.
