§ 23-27-301. Division's power to prevent invasive species infestation. (Effective 5/13/2014)

     To eradicate and prevent the infestation of a Dreissena mussel, the division may:

(1)

(a) establish inspection stations located at or along:

(i) highways, as defined in Section 72-1-102;

(ii) ports of entry, if the Department of Transportation authorizes the division to use the port of entry; and

(iii) publicly accessible:

(A) boat ramps; and

(B) conveyance launch sites; and

(b) temporarily stop, detain, and inspect a conveyance or equipment that:

(i) the division reasonably believes is in violation of Section 23-27-201;

(ii) is stopped at an inspection station; or

(iii) is stopped at an administrative checkpoint;

(2) conduct an administrative checkpoint in accordance with Section 77-23-104;

(3) detain and quarantine a conveyance or equipment as provided in Section 23-27-302;

(4) order a person to decontaminate a conveyance or equipment; and

(5) inspect the following that may contain a Dreissena mussel:

(a) a water body;

(b) a facility; and

(c) a water supply system.

Amended by Chapter 274, 2014 General Session