2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 77.12.879: Aquatic invasive species prevention account — Aquatic invasive species prevention program — Training — Report to the legislature.

(1) The aquatic invasive species prevention account is created in the state treasury. Moneys directed to the account from RCW 88.02.050 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used as provided in this section. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.

     (2) Funds in the aquatic invasive species prevention account may be appropriated to the department to develop an aquatic invasive species prevention program for recreational watercraft. Funds must be expended as follows:

     (a) To inspect watercraft, watercraft trailers, and outboard motors at selected boat launching sites;

     (b) To educate general law enforcement officers on how to enforce state laws relating to preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species;

     (c) To evaluate and survey the risk posed by marine recreational watercraft in spreading aquatic invasive species into Washington state waters;

     (d) To evaluate the risk posed by float planes in spreading aquatic invasive species into Washington state waters; and

     (e) To implement an aquatic invasive species early detection and rapid response plan.

     (3) The department shall provide training to Washington state patrol employees working at port of entry weigh stations on how to inspect recreational watercraft for the presence of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species. The department shall also cooperatively work with the Washington state patrol to set up random check stations to inspect watercraft at areas of high boating activity.

     (4) The department shall submit a biennial report to the appropriate legislative committees describing the actions taken to implement this section along with suggestions on how to better fulfill the intent of chapter 464, Laws of 2005. The first report is due December 1, 2007.

[2005 c 464 § 3.]

Findings -- Intent -- 2005 c 464: See note following RCW 88.02.050.