Inspection and decontamination refers to the process of checking all parts of a boat to ensure that it is not carrying any invasive species and appropriately cleaning a boat if it is. This category examines how the relevant management agency implements watercraft inspection and decontamination programs throughout their jurisdiction.

Status of Program Components by Jurisdiction

Click on a dot below to learn more about how a component is being implemented in a given jurisdiction or current barriers to implementation if that component is not in place.

Program Component	Indiana	Michigan	Minnesota	New York	Ohio	Ontario	Québec	Wisconsin
Implementation of inspections
Implementation of self-inspection at launch points
Availability of decontamination infrastructure
Regulatory: A watercraft inspection and decontamination program (or elements thereof) is authorized
Regulatory: The possession, movement, or transport of aquatic invasive species is prohibited
Regulatory: The relevant state/provincial agency has authority to stop, detain, and/or inspect boats and/or establish inspection stations
Regulatory: 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
Regulatory: There is a legal mandate for boaters to decontaminate their boats, regardless of whether or not inspection stations or decontaminations services are available
Regulatory: 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
Regulatory: Mandatory drying periods can be imposed via administrative orders or impoundment of a boat
Regulatory: Launching a boat into waters of the state without first complying with all relevant AIS prevention regulations is prohibited

Italicized program components are regulatory