N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 9-1711: Aquatic invasive species inspection stations in the Adirondack park

§ 9-1711. Aquatic invasive species inspection stations in the Adirondack

park.

1. The department may establish aquatic invasive species inspection

stations at any location in the Adirondack park and within a ten-mile

radius of the Adirondack park boundary, including, but not limited to

locations adjacent to or near waters; and at state-owned facilities to

provide compliance with the requirements of section 9-1710 of this

title.

2. When an aquatic invasive species inspection station adjacent to a

public waterbody is open for operation, owners or operators of motorized

watercraft who are not in possession of either a self-issuing

certification or an inspection or decontamination certificate from an

aquatic invasive species inspection station, issued since the last

operation of such watercraft in a waterbody, shall obtain such

certification or certificate before entering the public waterbody to

ensure compliance with section 9-1710 of this title. The department

shall maintain on their website a list of such stations and their

operating hours in order to assist motorized watercraft owners and

operators in locating stations where they can inspect and clean their

watercraft.

3. The department or other entity designated by the department may

issue an inspection or decontamination certificate to the owner or

person in possession of a motorized watercraft that has been inspected.

Such certificate shall include the following details: (a) the name of

the department or program that conducted the inspection; (b) the date,

place, and time of inspection; and (c) any preventative measures

performed.

4. If the department or designated entity issues an inspection or

decontamination certificate to the owner or person in possession of the

motorized watercraft, the department or designated entity may attach a

tamperproof tag to the motorized watercraft to certify such motorized

watercraft arriving at a boat launch with unbroken tags could launch

without an additional inspection. Such tag may only be removed prior to

a launch.

5. The department may recognize an inspection or decontamination

certificate issued by another governmental entity, if the other

governmental entity adheres to the minimum standards for inspection and

decontamination as determined by the department, including but not

limited to recognized uniform standards.

6. Annually the department will review all data collected at aquatic

invasive species inspection stations, including any data from designated

entities, to identify practical improvements to reduce the potential

spread of aquatic invasive species.