The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to keep and update as necessary a list of regulated invasive species. Such list shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following: (1) the economic impact of introducing this species into the ecosystem; (2) the hazards that this species present to the wildlife and wildlife resources of the city; (3) diseases and parasites associated with this species; and (4) any food or commercial value of this species. Except in an emergency as determined by the commissioner, the commissioner shall provide a reasonable period of public notice before updating the list to add one or more regulated animal or plant species. Such list shall be published as deemed appropriate by the commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 5-9-07, p. 104624, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 9-5-07, p. 6584, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 2827, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6)