Recreational Boating AIS Prevention Programs
Inspection/Decontamination: Ohio
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Implementation of inspections
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Implementation of self-inspection at launch points
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Availability of decontamination infrastructure
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LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS A watercraft inspection and decontamination program (or elements thereof) is authorized
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PROHIBIT POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT The possession, movement, or transport of aquatic invasive species is prohibited
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Under Dept. of Agriculture authority: “”Except as provided in paragraphs (C) and (D) of this rule, no person shall sell, offer for sale, propagate, distribute, import or intentionally cause the dissemination of any invasive plant as defined in paragraph (A) of this rule in the state of Ohio”””
AUTHORITY TO INSPECT CONVEYANCES The relevant state/provincial agency has authority to stop, detain, and/or inspect boats and/or establish inspection stations
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DECONTAMINATION Designated personnel of the relevant state/provincial agency have authority to decontaminate a boat based on the presence or suspected presence of AIS, as determined during an inspection
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RESPONSIBILITIES There is a legal mandate for boaters to decontaminate their boats, regardless of whether or not inspection stations or decontaminations services are available
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CERTIFICATION The relevant state/provincial agency has legal authority to establish an inspection/decontamination certification program for the purpose of reciprocity with other jurisdictions for inspection/decontamination responsibilities
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DRYING TIME Mandatory drying periods can be imposed via administrative orders or impoundment of a boat
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PROHIBIT PLACEMENT Launching a boat into waters of the state without first complying with all relevant AIS prevention regulations is prohibited