According to the LGA News
(Lake George Association E-newsletter), a new invasive species bill has been introduced
by the New York State Legislature. The bill has passed the house and it is on it’s way to the state
senate. As of April 26, 2012, the legislation has cleared the senate's
Environmental Conservation Committee and is headed to the senate for a
vote.
"The law authorizes the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to “establish a list
of invasive species that will be prohibited from being sold, transported, and
introduced in New York State.”
“This law would enable the
DEC to develop a system that would contain two lists: one of prohibited
species, and a second of regulated species. In addition, a permit would be
required for prohibited species disposal, control, research and education.”
(LGA News)
The E-newsletter points out that Vermont
already has this kind of law, along with two other New England states - Connecticut
and Massachusetts.
Information from: LGA News,
The E-newsletter of the Lake George Association, April 26, 2012.
You can click here for more information about the Lake George
Association and about the passage of this bill.
