(1) A commercial bait fish seining license is required for:

(a) the collection of any nongame bait fish, as identified in the current fishing regulations, for the purpose of selling or commercial transportation and distribution; or

(b) the possession of 24 dozen (288) or more nongame bait fish, as identified in the current fishing regulations, unless the person is under 15 years of age.

(2) An application for a commercial bait seining license must be submitted on a form provided by the department.

(3) A $10 application fee must be submitted with every application. The application fee will be refunded if the application is denied.