This bill addresses requirements to operate or launch a vessel.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- exempts an owner or operator of certain vessels from requirements related to invasive species and launching or operating the vessel on waters of the state;
- addresses vessels owned by government agencies;
- modifies provisions related to collection of annual aquatic invasive species fees, including repealing outdated language; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23A-10-101, 23A-10-201, 23A-10-304, 73-18-25.3
Substitute #1: 23A-10-101, 23A-10-201, 23A-10-202, 23A-10-301, 23A-10-302, 23A-10-303, 23A-10-304, 23A-10-401, 23A-10-501