This bill addresses requirements to operate or launch a vessel related to aquatic invasive species.
This bill:
- defines terms, including defining "invasive mussel";
- 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;
- amends provisions related to a required aquatic invasive species education course;
- addresses vessels rented or leased from a boat livery, including modifying recordkeeping requirements for a boat livery;
- modifies provisions related to collection of annual aquatic invasive species fees, including repealing outdated language;
- addresses responsibilities of the Division of Law Enforcement and the Division of Wildlife Resources; and
- makes technical and conforming amendments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 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, 73-18-10