As used in these rules, the following definitions apply:
- (1) "Commission" means the fish, wildlife and parks commission.
- (2) "Department" means the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
- (3) "Native fish" means fish species that were present in a given water body prior to the influence of European man.
- (4) "Program" means the future fisheries improvement program provided for in 87-1-272 , MCA, and as implemented in these rules.
- (5) "Restoration" means to restore to a natural or near natural condition.
- (6) "Review panel" means the future fisheries improvement review panel.
- (7) "Wild fish" means fish populations that sustain themselves through natural reproduction in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or streams.
Authorizing statute(s): 87-1-201, 87-1-301 MCA
Implementing statute(s): 87-1-272, 87-1-273 MCA
History: NEW, 1996 MAR p. 153, Eff. 1/12/96.