# Minn. Stat. § 84D.06: UNLISTED NONNATIVE SPECIES

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## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 84D.06
- **Heading:** UNLISTED NONNATIVE SPECIES
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 84A_84D / Chapter 84D / Section 84D.06

## Text

§ Subdivision 1. Process. A person may not introduce an unlisted nonnative aquatic plant or wild animal species unless: (1) the person has notified the commissioner in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner; (2) the commissioner has made the classification determination required in subdivision 2 and designated the species as appropriate; and (3) the introduction is allowed under the applicable provisions of this chapter.

§ Subd. 2. Classification. (a) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a prohibited invasive species, the commissioner shall: (1) adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3 , designating the species as a prohibited invasive species; and (2) notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is subject to section 84D.04 . (b) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as an unregulated nonnative species, the commissioner shall: (1) adopt a rule under section 84D.12, subdivision 3 , designating the species as an unregulated nonnative species; and (2) notify the person from which the notification was received that the species is not subject to regulation under this chapter. (c) If the commissioner determines that a species for which a notification is received under subdivision 1 should be classified as a regulated invasive species, the commissioner shall notify the applicant that the species is subject to the requirements in section 84D.07 .

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.01 § 84D.01 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.02 § 84D.02 INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR AQUATIC PLANTS AND WILD ANIMALS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.03 § 84D.03 INFESTED WATERS; RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.04 § 84D.04 CLASSIFICATION OF NONNATIVE SPECIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.05 § 84D.05 PROHIBITED INVASIVE SPECIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.06 § 84D.06 UNLISTED NONNATIVE SPECIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.07 § 84D.07 REGULATED INVASIVE SPECIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.08 § 84D.08 ESCAPE OF NONNATIVE AND INVASIVE SPECIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.09 § 84D.09 AQUATIC MACROPHYTES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.10 § 84D.10 WATERCRAFT AND WATER-RELATED EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.10.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.11 § 84D.11 PERMITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.12 § 84D.12 RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.12.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.13 § 84D.13 ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 84D.14 § 84D.14 EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P84A_84D_C84D_S84D.14.md)

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