23-4-202. Prohibition on aquatic invasive species; mandatory conveyance checks; reporting.
(a) No person shall:
(i) Launch any conveyance into the waters of this state without first complying with aquatic invasive species prevention requirements established by commission rule;
(ii) Possess, import, export, ship, transport or cause to be possessed, imported, exported, shipped or transported an aquatic invasive species in this state, except as authorized by the commission;
(iii) Introduce an aquatic invasive species into any waters of the state; or
(iv) Refuse to comply with the inspection requirements or any order issued under this article.
(b) A person who knows that an unreported aquatic invasive species is present at a specific location in this state shall immediately report that knowledge and all pertinent information to the commission or a peace officer.