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.