§1861. Definitions As used in this chapter and chapter 20‑B, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 434, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).] 1. Invasive aquatic plant. “Invasive aquatic plant” means a species of aquatic plant described in section 410‑N. [PL 2001, c. 434, Pt. A, […]
§1862. Program to prevent infestation of and to control invasive aquatic plants 1. Program. The commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife jointly shall implement a program to inspect watercraft, watercraft trailers and outboard motors at or near the border of the State and at boat launching sites for the presence of invasive […]
§1863. Invasive Aquatic Plant and Nuisance Species Fund The Invasive Aquatic Plant and Nuisance Species Fund, referred to in this section as the “fund,” is created within the department as a nonlapsing fund. The fund is administered by the commissioner. The fund is funded from a portion of the fees collected for lake and river […]
§1864. Emergency authority to regulate surface use The commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may jointly issue an emergency order to restrict access to or restrict or prohibit the use of any watercraft on all or a portion of a water body that has a confirmed infestation of an invasive aquatic plant. […]
§1865. Public water supplies If an infested water body pursuant to section 1864 is a public drinking water supply, public notification by the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is required prior to any response action that proposes the use of a chemical control agent. Public notification must include, at a minimum, […]
