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TWRA commission approves rule changes on commercial sale of fish, fish-farming imports and PFD labeling
Summary
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to amend three agency rules to (1) expand species that may be sold commercially, (2) update fish-farming and catch‑out import limits, and (3) accept new PFD and fire‑extinguisher labeling. All three amendments passed by roll call vote.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission on a roll-call vote approved three rule amendments affecting commercial fish sales, fish-farming/imports, and personal flotation device (PFD) and fire‑extinguisher labeling.
The changes approved update Rule 16-60-01-17 to add a list of species that may be sold commercially, amend Rule 16-60-01-26 covering fish farming and catch‑out operations to prohibit importation of live wild-caught catfish 34 inches or larger for farm or catch‑out use, and revise PFD/fire extinguisher labeling requirements to accept manufacturers’ new labels.
The commercial‑use amendment was presented by Chief Jason Henninger, who said the existing rule limited sale of fish flesh to hybrid striped bass and commercially raised trout and that the change “simply” adds species commonly sold in grocery stores and fish markets to better fit the current market. Henninger said the…
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