Subd. 1. Purpose and intent. The city finds that the uncontrolled spread of aquatic invasive species (“AIS”) poses an imminent and irrevocable threat to the water resources, property values, enjoyment and habitability of the community. Pursuant to M.S. Chapter 84D, the city has adopted mandatory inspection of AIS as a reasonable measure to contain the spread of AIS within the community.
Subd. 2. Compliance mandatory inspection. The city does hereby require inspection of water-related equipment for prohibited aquatic invasive species, as defined in Minn. Rules Part 6216.0250, prior to entering public waters of the state within the corporate limits of the city. A person who fails to comply with the mandatory inspection of water-related equipment, as provided by this section adopted in compliance with M.S. § 84D.105, and introduces water-related equipment at the point of public access to public waters shall be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the penal provisions set forth in M.S. § 609.02.
(Ord. 495, passed 6-11-2013)