Section 805.10  Definition

 

Injurious Species are defined as those species listed and/or hybrids thereof in 50 CFR 16.11-15, not including herptiles, and any other species as listed in this Part, based upon the potential threat to indigenous wildlife, aquatic life, or the habitat.  For the purposes of this Part, Injurious Species shall include any live specimens, progeny thereof, viable eggs, gametes, seeds, reproductive structures (e.g., turions/tubers), or plant fragments of those species previously identified in this Section; except fish, eggs, or gametes of the family Salmonidae.  Injurious herptiles (amphibians and/or reptiles) are found and regulated under the Herptiles-Herps Act [510 ILC 68] and its accompanying administrative rules, 17 Ill. Adm. Code 885. 

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)

 

Section 805.20  Listing of Injurious Species

 

a)         Wild Mammals

 

*Flying fox or fruit bat of the genus Pteropus

 

*Mongoose or meerkat of the genera Atilax, Cynictis, Helogale, Heroestes

 

*Ichneumia, Munzos, and Suricata

 

*Any species of European rabbit of the genus Oryctolagus

 

*Any species of Indian wild dog, red dog, or dhole of the genus Cuon

 

*Any species of multimammate rat or mouse of the genus Mastomys

 

*Raccoon dog, Nyctereutes procyonoides

 

*Any Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpecular

 

b)         Wild Birds

 

*Pink starling or rosy pastor, Sturnus roseus

 

*Dioch, Quelea quelea, including its black-fronted, red-billed or Sudan subspecies

 

*Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora

 

*Red-whiskered bul-bul, Pycnonotus jocosus

 

*Eggs of wild nongame birds

 

c)         Fish, Mollusks and Aquatic Invertebrates

 

*Walking catfish of the family Clariidae

 

*Dreissenid mussels, genus Dreissena, including but not limited to zebra and quagga mussels

 

*Mitten crabs of the genus Eriocheir

 

*Snakehead fishes of the genera Channa and Parachann (or their generic synonyms of Bostrychoides, Orphicephalus, Ophiocephalus, and Paraphiocephalis) of the family Channidae, including but not limited to:

 

Chel or Borna snakehead, Channa amphibeus

 

Northern or Amur snakehead, Channa argus

 

Chinese or Northern Green snakehead, Channa asiatica

 

Channa aurantimaculata

 

Bangka snakehead, Channa bankanensis

 

Baram snakehead, Channa baramensis

 

Barca or Tiger snakehead, Channa barca

 

Rainbow or Jewel snakehead, Channa bleheri

 

Bluespotted snakehead, Channa cyanospilos

 

Dwarf, Gaucha, or Frog snakehead, Channa gachua

 

Inle snakehead, Channa harcourtbutleri

 

Shiny or splendid snakehead, Channa Lucius

 

Blotched snakehead, Channa maculata

 

Bullseye, Murrel, Indian, Great, or Cobra snakehead, Channa marulius

 

Emperor snakehead, Channa maruloides

 

Channa melanoptera

 

Black snakehead, Channa melasoma

 

Giant, Red, or Redline snakehead, Channa micropeltes

 

Channa nox

 

Ceylon or Ceylonese Green snakehead, Channa orientalis

 

Channa panaw

 

Ocellated, Spotted, or Eyespot snakehead, Channa pleurophthalmus

 

Dotted or Spotted Snakehead, Channa punctata

 

Golden Snakehead, Channa stewartia

 

Chevron or Striped Snakehead, Channa striata

 

Niger or African Snakehead, Parachanna Africana

 

Congo, Square-spotted African, or Light African Snakehead, Parachanna insignis

 

Dark African, Dusky, or Square-spotted Snakehead, Parachanna obscura

 

*Crucian carp, Carassius carassius

 

*Prussian carp, Carassius gibelio

 

*Largescale silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys harmandi

 

*Silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

 

*Bighead carp, Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

 

*Black carp, Mylopharyngodon piceus

 

*Eurasian minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus

 

River ruffe, Gymnocephalus cernuus

 

Round goby, Neogobius melanostomos

 

Tubenose goby, roterorhinus marmoratus

 

*Roach, Rutilus rutilus

 

*Nile perch, Lates niloticus

 

*Amur sleeper, Perccottus glenii

 

*European perch, Perca fluyiatilis

 

Rusty crayfish, Orconectes rusticus.  Possession of living rusty crayfish is prohibited for all except the holders of an approved aquaculture permit with a letter of authorization to import/possess this species.

 

Rudd, Scardinius erythrophthalmus

 

Stone moroko, Pseudorasbora parva

 

Zander, Sander lucioperca

 

*Wels catfish, Silurus glanis

 

Killer Shrimp, Dikerogammarus villosus

 

Yabby, Cherax destructor

 

Asian Swamp eel, Monopterus albus

 

Tench, Tinca tinca

 

Golden mussel, Limnoperna fortune

 

Marmorkreb/marbled crayfish, Procambarus virginalis

 

New Zealand mud snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum

 

d)         Plants

 

Mosquito fern, Azolla pinnata

 

Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus

 

Caulerpa or Mediterranean killer algae, Caulerpa taxifolia

 

Brazilian elodea, Brazilian waterweed, Anacharis or Egeria, Egeria densa

 

Anchored water hyacinth, Eichhornia azurea

 

Hydrilla or water thyme, Hydrilla verticillata

 

European frogbit or common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

 

Miramar weed, Indiana swampweed or hygro, Hygrophilia polysperma

 

**Chinese water spinach or swamp morning-glory, Ipomoea aquatic

 

Yellow flag iris or tall yellow iris, Iris pseudacorus

 

Oxygen weed or African elodea, Lagarosiphon major

 

Asian marshweed or ambulia, Limnophila sessiliflora

 

Monochoria, arrowleaf, or false pickerelweed, Monochoria hastata

 

Heartshape or false pickerelweed, Monochoria vaginalis

 

Parrot feather or parrot feather watermilfoil, Myriophyllum aquaticum)

 

Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum

 

Brittle naiad or brittle water nymph, Najas minor

 

Yellow floating heart, Nymphoides peltata

 

Duck lettuce, Ottelia alismoides

 

Curlyleaf pondweed, Potamogeton crispus

 

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia

 

Giant salvinia, Salvinia auriculata

 

Giant salvinia, Salvinia biloba

 

Giant salvinia, Salvinia herzogii

 

Giant salvinia, Salvinia molesta

 

Exotic bur-reed, Sparganium erectum

 

Water chestnut, Trapa natans

 

Water soldier, Stratiotes aloides

 

NOTE:  Species noted by an asterisk (*) are also federally listed as injurious wildlife under 50 CFR 16.  (**) Chinese water spinach, a federally listed noxious weed, cannot be propagated in Illinois; however, stems, leaves and parts of plants absent roots are permissible to possess and sell, within the State of Illinois, for consumption.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)

 

Section 805.30  Unlawful Acts

 

a)         Injurious species shall not be possessed, propagated, bought, sold, bartered or offered to be bought, sold, bartered, transported, traded, transferred or loaned to any other person or institution unless a permit is first obtained from the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 805.40 of this Part, except persons engaged in interstate transport for lawful commercial purposes who do not buy, sell, barter, trade, transfer, loan or offer to do so in Illinois may transport injurious species across Illinois without an injurious species permit from the Department.

 

1)         Under no circumstances shall an interstate transporter:

 

A)        transfer any injurious species from one container to another; nor

 

B)        exchange or discharge from a container containing injurious species without first obtaining written permission from the Department:

 

i)          water;

 

ii)         bedding;

 

iii)        soluble material; or

 

iv)        insoluble material.

 

2)         The Department shall grant permission under subsection (a)(1)(B) only if:

 

A)        it approves of the final disposition of the water, bedding, or material; and

 

B)        the transporter satisfies the Department that there is no possibility of release into the environment.

 

b)         Injurious species shall not be released.  Release of injurious species is a violation of Section 10-100 and/or Section 20-90 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/10-100 or 20-90] or Section 2.2 and/or 2.3 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/2.2 and/or 5/2.3].

 

c)         Receipt of an Injurious Species Permit from the Department of Natural Resources does not excuse compliance with any other federal, State or local government laws or regulations.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)

 

Section 805.40  Permits

 

a)         Application Requirements

 

Permits to transport/possess injurious species may be issued by the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 20-100 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-100] and Sections 2.2, 2.3 or 3.22 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/2.2, 5/2.3 or 5/3.22], for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes, under the following provisions:

 

1)         Educational, medical or research institutions, or zoological exhibitions wishing to transport/possess injurious species must make application to the Department in writing, on forms provided by the Department, at the following:

 

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Office of Resource Conservation

One Natural Resources Way

Springfield, IL  62702-1271

 

Or by email at:

 

For Section 805.20(a), Mammals and Birds – dnr.wildlife@illinois.gov

 

or

 

For Section 805.20(b) and (c), Fish, Mollusks, Aquatic Invertebrates and Plants – dnr.aquaculture@illinois.gov

 

2)         Applications must contain the following minimum information:

 

A)        Name and address of educational, medical or research institution, or zoological exhibition;

 

B)        Name, address, and position of person making application;

 

C)        Number of specimens and the common and scientific names of each species for which permit is requested;

 

D)        Explanation of the exhibition, or educational, medical or research project necessitating need for injurious species permit;

 

E)        A statement of the applicant's qualifications and previous experience in caring for and handling captive wildlife or aquatic life;

 

F)         Time period for which permit is requested;

 

G)        Location and description of facilities in which species will be kept; and

 

H)        Any other information as requested by the Department, e.g., purpose of research, supplier of animals, disposition of animals and federal permit, if required.

 

b)         Issuance Criteria

The Department shall consider the following in determining whether to issue a permit to transport/possess injurious species for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes:

 

1)         Whether the request is for a bonafide educational, medical, research or zoological exhibition purpose;

 

2)         Whether the facilities for holding the specimens have been inspected and approved by the Department prior to issuance of an injurious species permit.  Facilities must be constructed and maintained to prevent escape of all life stages of the specimens;

 

3)         Whether the applicant is aware of the potential dangers to public interest posed by the injurious species; and who, by reason of the applicant's knowledge, experience, and facilities, can be expected to provide adequate protection to the public interests; and

 

4)         If permit application is for zoological exhibition purposes, whether the exhibit or display will be open to the public during regular, appropriate hours.

 

c)         Permit Conditions

Permits issued for the transportation/possession of injurious species shall be subject to the following conditions:

 

1)         All specimens and progeny thereof approved under the permit must be confined in the facilities and at the location approved on the permit.

 

2)         Disposition of the specimens (including conditions under which they may be sold, traded, bartered or transferred to another permitted exhibition or institution) shall be as designated by the Department.

 

3)         Permits issued under this Part shall be valid only for the time periods and under the provisions designated by the Department on the permit. 

 

4)         All permit holders shall file with the Department, no later than 30 days after the expiration of the permit, a report documenting disposition of all specimens.

 

5)         In the event of escape or unintentional release of specimens, or progeny thereof, authorized under the permit, permittees shall notify the Department by telephone (1-877-236-7529, toll-free) or other expedient means within 24 hours following the escape unless specifically exempted by the Department in writing.

 

6)         Before any person shall import/export any federally listed injurious species, a permit must first be obtained in accordance with the provisions of 50 CFR 16.22.

 

d)         Live haul of commercially wild caught Asian carp shall only be allowed with a Restricted Species Transportation Permit (as outlined in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 830.12 and 17 Ill. Adm. Code 870.6).  Restricted Species Transportation permits are available by writing or email to:

 

Aquaculture Specialist

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Aquatic Nuisance Species and Aquaculture Program

One Natural Resources Way

Springfield, Illinois  62702-1271

dnr.aquaculture@illinois.gov

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)

 

Section 805.50  Penalties

 

a)         Violations of Section 20-90 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-90] and associated administrative rules are business offenses, punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000.

 

b)         Violations of Section 10-100(a) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/10-100(a)] is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1500.  Violations of Section 10-100(b) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/10-100(b)] is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2500.

 

c)         Violations of Sections 20-100 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-100], and Sections 2.2 and 3.22 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/2.2 and 3.22] are petty offenses, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

 

d)         Any violations of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5], Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5], or administrative rules of the Department may result in the revocation of licenses and permits, and the suspension of privileges pursuant to 17 Ill. Adm. Code 2530.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)