Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE |
Title 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION |
Subtitle B. HUNTING AND FISHING |
Chapter 66. FISH AND AQUATIC PLANTS |
Subchapter A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING AND AQUATIC PLANTS |
Sec. 66.0071. REMOVAL OF HARMFUL AQUATIC PLANTS
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On leaving any public or private body of water in this state, a person shall immediately remove and lawfully dispose of any exotic aquatic plant on the list of prohibited plants adopted under Section 66.0072 that is clinging or attached to the person's:
(1) vessel or watercraft; or
(2) trailer, motor vehicle, or other mobile device used to transport or launch a vessel or watercraft.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 , Sec. 27, eff. June 18, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 , Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 661 , Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.