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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