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ID S1344
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines "conveyance" to include terrestrial or aquatic vehicles and vehicle parts that may carry invasive species, including live wells and bilge areas of watercraft.
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Requires persons to present any conveyance for inspection when proceeding through established inspection stations during operating hours.
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Mandates that hold orders issued by the director contain contact information for the owner, reason for the hold order, and conditions for release.
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Grants peace officers authority to stop vehicles upon reasonable suspicion and inspect conveyances for invasive species contamination.
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Requires peace officers to detain vehicles and conveyances suspected of contamination and arrange towing to the nearest impound yard, with the director issuing a hold order upon impoundment specifying release conditions.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to invasive species to require certain presentations for inspection; to revise hold order provisions and to provide that hold orders shall contain certain information; to specify provisions for enforcement by peace officers; and to provide for hold orders upon impoundment.
INVASIVE SPECIES
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 342 Effective: 07/01/10
4/12/2010