Chapter 194 — Chapter 194

[§194-1 Definitions.] As used in this [chapter], unless the context requires otherwise: "Council" means the [invasive species council]. "Department" means any entity that is a member of the [invasive species council] established under section [194-2(a)]. [L 2003, c 85, §2; am L 2…

§194-2 [Establishment of council; duties.] (a) There is established the invasive species council for the special purpose of providing policy level direction, coordination, and planning among state departments, federal agencies, and international and local initiatives for the cont…

[§194-3 Lead agencies; accountability.] A state department that is designated as a lead agency under section [194-2(a)(7)], with respect to a particular function of invasive species control, shall have sole administrative responsibility and accountability for that designated func…

[§194-4 Relation of chapter to other laws.] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, and in addition to any other authority provided by law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this [chapter], a department is authorized to examine, control, and eradicate all instan…

§194-5 [Entry; private property.] (a) Whenever any invasive species identified by the council for control or eradication is: regardless of whether the presence of the invasive species is due to natural dispersal from neighboring or nearby properties or to intentional establishmen…

[§194-6 Entry; public property.] (a) Whenever any invasive species is found on state or county property or on a public highway, street, lane, alley, or other public place controlled by the State or county, notice shall be given by the department or its agent, as the case may be, …

[§194-7 Rules.] The invasive species council may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, to effectuate this [chapter]. [L 2003, c 85, §8; am L 2004, c 10, §16; am L 2006, c 109, §2]