Aquatic invasive species--Prohibitions--Violation as misdemeanor

No person may possess, import, ship, or transport within this state any aquatic invasive species unless authorized by the commission in rules promulgated under § 41-2-18 . A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2020, ch 181 , § 2, eff. Feb. 26, 2020; SL 2021, ch 186 , § 4.