Noxious fish on notice

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Noxious fish on notice

New rules for ornamental fish owners mean that from 1 July 2011 an additional sixty�]seven fish species will be banned.
These species have been added to the NSW Noxious Fish List because they have high�]risk pest potential across Australia.
New species on the list include the Mekong giant catfish, the Amur sturgeon and redfin perch.
Redfin perch is a known carrier of Epizootic Haematopoietic Necrosis Virus (EHNV) and poses a significant threat to native fish. Compliance with the new NSW Noxious Fish List is mandatory by law, with penalties up to $55,000 in fines for an individual or $110,000 for a corporation.
The six month advisory period, which commenced on 1 January 2011, provides time for ornamental fish owners to comply with the new listings.
Please refer to the website for more information:
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/pests-diseases/freshwater-pests/ornamental-fish

Source: NSW Fisheries