2021 Wyoming Statutes
Title 23 - Game and Fish
Chapter 4 - Protection and Propagation of Fish
Article 2 - Aquatic Invasive Species
Section 23-4-206 - Reciprocal Aquatic Invasive Species Program Agreements With Adjoining States Authorized; Water Subject to Agreements; Implementing Orders.
23-4-206. Reciprocal aquatic invasive species program agreements with adjoining states authorized; water subject to agreements; implementing orders.
(a) The commission is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with corresponding state officials of adjoining states for purposes of providing for the recognition of aquatic invasive species programs at least as restrictive as those in Wyoming, for boating by residents of this state and adjoining states upon artificial impoundments of water forming the boundary between this state and adjoining states. The agreements may include provisions by which each state shall honor the aquatic invasive species program fees of the other state. Watercraft operators from the other state shall display proof of payment of the appropriate aquatic invasive species program fee from the other state and any additional reciprocity fee to the state of Wyoming set by mutual agreement of the states.
(b) It is the primary purpose of this section to provide a method whereby the boating opportunities afforded upon artificial impoundments of water forming the boundary between this state and adjoining states may be mutually enjoyed by the residents of Wyoming and the residents of adjoining states.
(c) The commission is authorized to establish orders as provided in this act to implement any agreements under this section.
