Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
General aquarium species permitted.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Official website: https://gf.nd.gov/
Always check the North Dakota Game and Fish Department restricted-species list before any aquarium livestock purchase. Lists update regularly and federal Lacey Act listings apply on top of state rules.
Piranhas are not specifically banned in North Dakota, but always confirm with North Dakota Game and Fish Department before purchase.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in North Dakota.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in North Dakota. General aquarium species permitted. Always check the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the North Dakota Game and Fish Department: https://gf.nd.gov/. State lists update regularly - check before any purchase.
Yes, most aquarium species ship freely between states. Restricted species (snakeheads, piranhas where banned) cannot ship into North Dakota. Vetted Fast Aquatics vendors filter to your state automatically.
Fast Aquatics vendors filter inventory automatically by your shipping state - you'll only see species legal to ship to ND. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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