AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.

Summary

The bill sets up a rapid‑response system for new or small infestations of hydrilla and other non‑native aquatic plants. It gives the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Office of Aquatic Invasive Species (OAIS) new authority to speed up permits, treat infestations, and educate the public. The goal is to stop these species from spreading and to protect water resources, wildlife, and recreation.

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