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

WY Stat § 23-4-202 (2019) (N/A)
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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.