6553-S AMH TALC DAVI 5

SSB 6553 - H AMD Adopted March 6, 2002 0429

By Representative Talcott

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A(9) Upon recommendation by the director, the commission may develop a work plan to eradicate native aquatic species that threaten human health.  Priority shall be given to water bodies that the department of health has classified as representing a threat to human health based on the presence of a native aquatic species.@

EFFECT:  Allows the Fish and Wildlife Commission, upon the recommendation of the director, to develop a work plan to eradicate native aquatic species that threaten human health.  Priority is given to water bodies that have been classified by the Department of Health as a threat to human health based on the presence of a native aquatic species.