HF 81 (LSB 1117YH (1) 88)

HOUSE FILE 81

BY  DOLECHECK

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to stocking of waters located on private property.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 481A.78, Code 2019, is amended by striking the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
   481A.78  Stocking private water.
   The commission shall not stock a private pond or lake. However, the commission may stock a creek or stream flowing through private property.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   Under current law, the natural resource commission may stock private water only when the owner of the private water agrees that such water shall be open to the public for fishing. The commission may provide a breeding stock of fish for privately owned farm ponds upon the request of the owner.
   This bill prohibits the commission from stocking a private lake or pond. The commission may, however, stock a creek or stream that flows through private property.