1. (a) Scientific reclassification or change in nomenclature of taxa at any level in taxonomic hierarchy will not, in and of itself, result in redefinition of a harmful or potentially harmful exotic species.

2. (b) Except as provided in §57.113 of this title (relating to Exceptions), it is an offense for any person to:

   1. (1) release into the water of this state, import, sell, purchase, transport, propagate, or possess any species, hybrid of a species, subspecies, eggs, seeds, or any part of any species defined as a harmful or potentially harmful exotic fish, shellfish, or aquatic plant; or
   2. (2) take or possess a live grass carp from the water of this state where grass carp have been introduced under a permit issued by the department.
3. (c) Violation of any provision of a permit issued under these rules is a violation of these rules.

Source Note:The provisions of this §57.112 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12414; amended to be effective May 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 4183; amended to be effective August 23, 2009, 34 TexReg 5697; amended to be effective June 12, 2013, 38 TexReg 3644.