S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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7827
I N S E N A T E
January 12, 2022
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Introduced by Sen. KAMINSKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
aquatic invasive species inspection stations and spread prevention
efforts
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 9-1711 of the environmental conservation law, as
added by a chapter of the laws of 2021 amending the environmental
conservation law relating to aquatic invasive species inspection
stations and spread prevention efforts, as proposed in legislative bills
numbers S. 7010-C and A. 7735-A, is amended to read as follows:
§ 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[:
interstate borders, highways, or other roads;] locations adjacent to or
near waters; and at state-owned facilities to [ensure] PROVIDE compli-
ance with the requirements of section 9-1710 of this title. [Projects
to establish such aquatic invasive species inspection stations shall be
eligible for funding from appropriations made for access and stewardship
projects within the parks, recreation and historic preservation account
established pursuant to section ninety-two-s of the state finance law.]
2. [Before entering a waterbody] WHEN AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
INSPECTION STATION ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC WATERBODY IS OPEN FOR OPERATION,
owners [and] 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 [their] THE last operation of such watercraft in a
waterbody, shall [stop at an aquatic invasive species inspection station
where such station is located adjacent to such waterbody and open at the
time of entering the waterbody in order to inspect their watercraft to
ensure compliance with the requirements of section 9-1710 of this
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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title] 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 [and of the person who] OR PROGRAM THAT conducted the
inspection; (b) the date, place, and time of inspection; AND (c) any
preventative measures performed [or ordered; and (d) decontamination
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 govern-
mental entity adheres to the minimum standards for inspection and decon-
tamination as determined by the department, including but not limited to
recognized uniform standards.
6. [The] ANNUALLY THE department will review all data collected at
aquatic invasive species inspection stations, including any data from
designated entities, to identify [any changes to the current practices
to better protect Adirondack lakes and waters] PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
§ 2. Subdivision 4 of section 9-1710 of the environmental conservation
law, as added by a chapter of the laws of 2021 amending the environ-
mental conservation law relating to aquatic invasive species inspection
stations and spread prevention efforts, as proposed in legislative bills
numbers S. 7010-C and A. 7735-A, is amended to read as follows:
4. The department shall conduct education and outreach efforts includ-
ing, but not limited to the following:
(a) establish and maintain a public website for the dissemination of
educational materials to promote cleaning, draining and drying of water-
crafts;
(b) develop and distribute educational materials including, but not
limited to, the most effective methods to prevent the spread of aquatic
invasive species, and the potential for live wells and other interior
water compartments to carry ALL STAGES OF aquatic invasive species [such
as the spiny water flea] INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE SMALL-BODIED AND
MICROSCOPIC; and
(c) include boat washing education in approved boating safety courses.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same
manner as sections one and two of a chapter of the laws of 2021 amending
the environmental conservation law relating to aquatic invasive species
inspection stations and spread prevention efforts, as proposed in legis-
lative bills numbers S. 7010-C and A. 7735-A, takes effect.
