An Act to provide for the prevention of aquatic invasive species contamination in public waters and to declare an emergency.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-1. Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Aquatic invasive species," an aquatic species that is not native to the state, including the seeds, eggs, spores, or larvae of the species, or other biological material capable of propagation, and whose presence within the state may cause economic or environmental harm;

(2) "Conveyance," a motorized or nonmotorized boat and associated equipment that may come in contact with water or that is able to transport water. A conveyance includes any trailer, engine, motor, live well, ballast tank, bilge area, anchor, and any other item that may come in contact with water or is able to transport water that could harbor an aquatic invasive species;

(3) "Decontamination," a process used to kill, destroy, or remove aquatic invasive species and other organic material that may be present in or on a conveyance;

(4) "Inspection," a visual and tactile examination of a conveyance to determine whether it may harbor any organisms or other organic material that could present a risk of spreading an aquatic invasive species;

(5) "Waters," all waters within the jurisdiction of the state used for recreational boating, including rivers, streams, and natural or manmade lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.

Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-2. Aquatic invasive species--Prohibitions--Violation as misdemeanor.

No person may possess, import, ship, or transport within this state any aquatic invasive species unless authorized by the commission in rules promulgated under § 41-13A-8.

A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-3. Conveyance placement--Requirements--Violation as misdemeanor.

No person may place a conveyance, or cause a conveyance to be placed, into waters within this state without first meeting the requirements in § 41-13A-4 unless authorized by the commission in rules promulgated under § 41-13A-8.

A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 4. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-4. Conveyance removal--Requirements--Violation as misdemeanor.

Any person removing a conveyance from waters shall, to the extent possible, do the following:

(1) Clean the conveyance by removing all visible organic material, including plants, animals, and mud;

(2) Drain the conveyance by removing any plug or other barrier that prevents water drainage and running any pumps on board to expunge water; and

(3) Comply with any other requirements and protocols for the cleaning, draining, and drying of a conveyance established by the commission in rules promulgated under § 41-13A-8.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 5. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-5. Inspection stations--Required inspections--Violation as misdemeanor.

To prevent the introduction, importation, infestation, and spread of aquatic invasive species, the department may establish aquatic invasive species inspection stations at any location within the state including interstate borders, highways or other roads, locations adjacent to or near public waters, and at department offices. Any person with a conveyance is required to stop at an inspection station. The department shall receive approval from the Department of Transportation before establishing an inspection station along any road that is part of the state trunk system.

Failure to comply with the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 6. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-6. Inspection stations--Inspections--Decontamination.

At inspection stations established under § 41-13A-5, authorized department personnel may inspect the exterior of any conveyance for the presence of organisms or organic material that may harbor aquatic invasive species. Authorized personnel may examine any interior portion of a conveyance that may carry or transport water or organic material, including an engine, motor, live well, ballast tank, or bilge area. A law enforcement officer may stop a person with a conveyance at a location other than an inspection station if the person fails to stop at an inspection station or fails to comply with required inspection and decontamination procedures. During the inspection, personnel may also check for compliance with the requirements established in §§ 41-13A-2 to 41-13A-4, inclusive.

If any organisms or organic material that may harbor aquatic invasive species are found or suspected to be present as a result of the inspection, the department may decontaminate the conveyance or order the decontamination of the conveyance.

Section 7. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-7. Law enforcement authority--Inspections--Decontamination.

A law enforcement officer, upon evidence that a conveyance is in violation of any of the provisions of §§ 41-13A-2 to 41-13A-4, inclusive, may require a person to stop and submit the conveyance to an inspection and decontamination of the conveyance. If a law enforcement officer conducts an inspection of a conveyance and finds or suspects, based on articulable facts, the presence of organisms or organic material that may harbor aquatic invasive species, a law enforcement officer may do the following:

(1) Escort the conveyance to the nearest inspection station for immediate decontamination;

(2) Issue an order requiring the decontamination of the conveyance; or

(3) Detain the conveyance until the decontamination is complete.

A law enforcement officer may only stop a conveyance at a location other than an inspection station established under this chapter, and may only inspect the conveyance for the presence of organisms, or organic material that may harbor aquatic invasive species if the conveyance is visibly transporting organisms or organic material, including animals, plants, or mud, or the law enforcement officer otherwise reasonably believes, based on articulable facts, that the conveyance is in violation of any of the provisions of §§ 41-13A-2 through 41-13A-4. If a law enforcement officer conducts an inspection of a conveyance and finds the presence of organisms, organic material, or water, that may harbor aquatic invasive species, a law enforcement officer may do the following:

(1) Escort the conveyance to the nearest inspection station for immediate decontamination;

(2) Issue an order requiring the decontamination of the conveyance; or

(3) Detain the conveyance until the decontamination is complete.

Section 8. That a NEW SECTION be added:

41-13A-8. Promulgation of rules.

The commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, establishing the following:

(1) The conditions under which the commission may authorize the possession, importation, shipment, or transport of an aquatic invasive species within the state;

(2) The conditions under which the commission may authorize the placement of a conveyance into waters within the state without first meeting the requirements of § 41-13A-4;

(3) The requirements and protocols for the cleaning, draining, and drying of a conveyance; and

(4) The standards and procedures for decontaminating a conveyance and for disposing of any organisms and organic material as provided in §§ 41-13A-6 and 41-13A-7.

Section 9. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.