Tilapia and Missouri Law

[Shelia Hoyt]

Does anyone know whether  Tilipia   T. Hornorum, and T. Mossambica are the only type of tilapia species in Missouri that requires written permission? Or is it written permission is required to raise of any type of  Tilapia? Or if T. Hornorum, and T. Mossambica are the only two species on the list because they are hybrids?

  I would like to raise Oreochromis aureus. 

I found the following on a link from this site:

http://theurbanfarmingguys.com/forums/aquaponic-forum/is-tilapia-le...

                      

Does anyone know whether  T. Hornorum, and T. Mossambica are the only tilapia species in Missouri that written permission is required? I would like to raise Oreochromis aureus. 

                     "you must write to the Department of Conservation P.O Box 180 Jefferson City Mo 65102 phone # [phone]    Atnn DIRECTOR. You must ask for written permisson to raise Tilipia   T. Hornorum, and T. Mossambica and explain how you will raise them.
Closed loop system is the only permitted way.
 
2.  After written request has been submitted   An Agent will contact you and request to see your system.  Once they inspect your system and if they approve they will send you the approval letter.
More rules to be aware of:
 
-Must be inside home building or green house. Live organisms and eggs, parasites and diseases not possible to escape.
 
-Discharge of water is not permitted for gardens houseplants and or lawns.  Must be discharged in a septic system."

"The Urban Farming Guys." The Urban Farming Guys. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 June 2012. a href="http://theurbanfarmingguys.com/forums/aquaponic-forum/is-tilapia-legal-in-your-state>">http://theurbanfarmingguys.com/forums/aquaponic-forum/is-tilapia-le...;.

Thanks,

Shelia