Iowa Code 483A.6A – Paddlefish fishing license and tag
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1. A resident fishing for paddlefish on the Missouri or Big Sioux river who is required to have a fishing license must purchase a paddlefish fishing license, in addition to a resident fishing license.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 483A.6A
- Commission: means the natural resource commission created under section 455A. See Iowa Code 483A.1A
- License: means a privilege granted by the commission to fish, hunt, fur harvest, pursue, catch, kill, take in any manner, use, have possession of, sell, or transport all or part of a wild animal, bird, game, or fish, including any privilege related to a license granted by issuance of a stamp or a payment of a fee. See Iowa Code 483A.1A
- Nonresident: means a person who is not a resident as defined in subsection 10. See Iowa Code 483A.1A
- Resident: means a natural person who meets any of the following criteria during each year in which the person claims status as a resident:a. See Iowa Code 483A.1A
- Use: means to operate, navigate, or employ a vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
2. A nonresident fishing for paddlefish on the Missouri or Big Sioux river is required to have a fishing license that is valid in Iowa and, in addition, purchase a nonresident paddlefish fishing license.3. The commission shall establish the number of annual paddlefish fishing licenses that may be issued pursuant to section 481A.39 for use on the Missouri or Big Sioux river. A paddlefish fishing license shall be accompanied by a tag designed to be used only once. If a paddlefish is taken pursuant to a paddlefish fishing license, the paddlefish shall be tagged immediately and the tag shall be dated.