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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Committee” means the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.
(b) “Emergency response plan” means the statewide aquatic invasive species emergency response plan developed by the division in accordance with this part.
(2) The division shall develop a statewide aquatic invasive species emergency response plan to address the potential spread of aquatic invasive species throughout the state.
(3) In developing the emergency response plan, the division shall coordinate with public and private entities that may be necessary or helpful to remediating the potential spread of aquatic invasive species throughout the state.
(4) The emergency response plan shall:
(a) designate the division as the entity that coordinates the implementation of the emergency response plan;
(b) provide for annual review of the emergency response plan by the division;
(c) provide that the emergency response plan may only be implemented if the division detects aquatic invasive species, including Dreissena mussels, at a water body, facility, or water supply system within the state; and
(d) define what constitutes a detection of aquatic invasive species at a water body, facility, or water supply system.
(5) If an event requires the implementation of the emergency response plan, the division shall report on that event and the implementation of the emergency response plan to the committee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 23A. Wildlife Resources Act § 23A-10-501. Aquatic invasive species emergency response plan - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-23a-wildlife-resources-act/ut-code-sect-23a-10-501/
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