Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established

HB 596 amends existing law to prohibit the transport of live catfish, specifically those harvested from public waters, out of the state. This new provision would apply to any person, firm, or corporation. Violations of this prohibition would be classified as a Class B misdemeanor, carrying a fine of not less than $2,000 per offense. The bill is designed to regulate the movement of live catfish from state waters across state boundaries.