The department may refuse to authorize any prospective activity on any water body or impose restrictions on permitted species, water bodies, devices, or live transfer if the department determines that:
  (1) the prospective take of nongame fish is detrimental to the target species, species listed as endangered or threatened, or any other aquatic species;
  (2) the prospective take of nongame fish is likely to increase the risk of transfer or spread of harmful or potentially harmful exotic fish or shellfish;
  (3) the prospective take of nongame fish cannot be accomplished in a manner consistent with the management goals and objectives of the department;
  (4) the applicant or assistant(s) seeking renewal is not in compliance with provisions of this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §57.384 adopted to be effective May 25, 2014, 39 TexReg 3987; amended to be effective April 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 1904; amended to be effective December 4, 2022, 47 TexReg 7908