A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry may provide technical assistance to persons legally engaged in the private commercial production of catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs and other aquatic species pursuant to the provisions of this act.¹ Such technical assistance shall be limited to recommendations and in no instance shall the Department provide any assistance or any funds to effectuate or implement such recommendations.

B. Reasonable fees, as determined by the State Board of Agriculture, may be charged by the Department for salary, expenses, and supplies of Department employees providing technical assistance.