N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 9-1707: New York invasive species advisory committee

§ 9-1707. New York invasive species advisory committee.

1. There shall be established a New York invasive species advisory

committee which shall provide information, advice and guidance to the

council, including but not limited to providing assistance with the

development of the four-tier classification system for nonnative animal

and plant species.

2. The commissioner and the commissioner of agriculture and markets

shall select up to twenty-five at-large members with at least one member

from each of the following: New York biodiversity research institute,

New York state's land grant university, New York sea grant, a statewide

organization formed to address invasive species, a statewide land

conservation organization, a statewide agricultural organization, a

nursery business, a boating organization, the darrin freshwater

institute, the soil and water conservation districts, the natural

heritage program, a New York state forestry school, a lake association,

the New York city department of environmental protection, and a

statewide local government organization.

3. The members of the advisory council shall serve without

compensation, except members shall be allowed their necessary and actual

expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this section.