Section 23-4-201 – Definitions.

23-4-201. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) “Aquatic invasive species” means exotic or non-native aquatic organisms that have been determined by the commission to pose a significant threat to the aquatic resources, water supplies or water infrastructure of the state; (ii) “Conveyance” means a motor vehicle, boat, watercraft, raft, vessel, trailer or any […]

Section 23-4-202 – Prohibition on Aquatic Invasive Species; Mandatory Conveyance Checks; Reporting.

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 […]

Section 23-4-203 – Enforcement.

23-4-203. Enforcement. (a) In order to prevent, control, contain, monitor and whenever possible eradicate aquatic invasive species from the waters of this state, the commission and the department of state parks and cultural resources shall promulgate rules and regulations to administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to establish, operate and maintain aquatic […]

Section 23-4-204 – Rulemaking Authority; Fees.

23-4-204. Rulemaking authority; fees. (a) The commission and the department of state parks and cultural resources shall promulgate rules to administer and enforce the provisions of this article. (b) The commission shall establish and collect fees in accordance with the following: (i) An annual fee shall be collected by the commission for every watercraft before […]

Section 23-4-205 – Penalties.

23-4-205. Penalties. (a) Any person who violates the provisions of this article or any order under this article is guilty of a high misdemeanor punishable as provided in W.S. 23-6-202(a)(ii). (b) In addition to any other criminal penalty provided in this section any person who violates any provision of this article, may be assessed civil […]

Section 23-4-206 – Reciprocal Aquatic Invasive Species Program Agreements With Adjoining States Authorized; Water Subject to Agreements; Implementing Orders.

23-4-206. Reciprocal aquatic invasive species program agreements with adjoining states authorized; water subject to agreements; implementing orders. (a) The commission is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with corresponding state officials of adjoining states for purposes of providing for the recognition of aquatic invasive species programs at least as restrictive as those in Wyoming, for […]