That's strange. It's not like they're going to escape into public waters and overpopulate. They're literally going to die every year. I think everything you've said is spot on and makes sense. Are there any valid arguments against Tilapia in CO? People (especially older people) are afraid of change, and your problem could be that simple. Some old timer is probably like, "I don't want no stinkin' Tilapia in my state!" and that was the end of it.

I did a little digging and it says that Mozambique, Blue and Nile Tilapia may be possessed in Colorado if you are classified as a Food Production Facility. Could you use that as a workaround?

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