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ID S1322
Bill
Status
3/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "conveyance" to explicitly include live wells, bilge areas of watercraft, retail or wholesale products, and water known to carry invasive species.
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Requires operators to immediately remove all visible vegetation and drain all water from conveyances when removing them from Idaho waters or transporting them within the state, including water in hulls, ballast tanks, bilges, live wells, and motors.
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Mandates nonresident vessel owners purchase an invasive species sticker and have their conveyances inspected at a watercraft inspection station prior to launching in Idaho.
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Allows up to 20% of annual revenue from invasive species sticker fees to be distributed to counties, cities, and other local entities for equipment and supplies needed to operate watercraft inspection stations, excluding labor costs.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide requirements for launch and transport of conveyances and to provide that a portion of annual revenue deposited in the invasive species fund may be made available to counties, cities, and other local entities for certain equipment and supplies.
INVASIVE SPECIES
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 122 Effective: 07/01/2024
3/21/2024