Legislative Session number- 87

Bill Name: SF0847

Relating to natural resources; clarifying and expanding invasive species
definitions; modifying a commissioner of natural resources (DNR) annual report
by requiring inclusion of additional measures to protect waters from invasive
species; modifying the exception to the prohibition on bait harvesting from
infested waters; exempting Lake Superior commercial fishing equipment from the
tagging requirement; modifying aquatic macrophytes restrictions; authorizing
conservation or peace officers to prohibit water-related equipment placement
into state waters; regulating emergency response vehicles and equipment
transport with drain plugs; providing for watercraft and water-related equipment
and inspection; requiring service provider permits; making conforming
amendments; increasing civil penalties; modifying civil penalties satisfaction;
requiring aquatic invasive species rules decal display; requiring an invasive
aquatic plant management permit; allowing temporary warning for violations until
a certain date; repealing the invasive species management program for aquatic
plants and wild animals
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