In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise
requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
All vertebrate and invertebrate species, including but not
limited to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and shellfish,
or their eggs, larvae or young, but excluding humans.
AQUATIC ANIMAL
All animals that live in, on, or near the water. This includes
all vertebrate and invertebrate species, including but not limited
to reptiles, amphibians, fish and shellfish, or their eggs, larvae
or young.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
The meaning given in § NR 40.02(3m), Wis. Adm.
Code, that aquatic invasive species are any invasive species that
dwells in water or wetlands.
AQUATIC PLANT
A nonwoody submergent, emergent, free-floating, or floating-leaf
plant that normally grows in or near water and includes any part thereof.
DECONTAMINATION
The process of removing invasive species, including aquatic
invasive species, or materials that may contain or transmit any type
of invasive species by disinfection or other methods.
DECONTAMINATION STATION
A device provided at a public or private lake access to remove
all potential invasive species. The station may consist of high-temperature
water (140º or more) applied with a pressure washer by trained
personnel, a recommended chemical solution applied with a low-pressure
sprayer, or other techniques or devices.
INVASIVE
All pathogens, plants, vertebrate and invertebrate species
including zebra mussels, quagga mussels, rusty crayfish, spiny water
fleas, or any other aquatic invasive species prohibited by the state.
INVASIVE SPECIES
The meaning given it in § 23.22(1)(c), Wis. Stats.,
and § NR 40.02(24), Wis. Adm. Code, where invasive species
means nonnative species, including hybrid, cultivars, sub taxa, and
genetically modified variants, whose introduction causes or is likely
to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health, and
includes individual species, eggs, larvae, seeds, propagules and other
viable life stages of such species. For invasive fish, § NR
40.04(12a), Wis. Adm. Code, includes all nonnative species but excludes
established nonnative fish species.
TERRESTRIAL PLANT
A plant that normally lives or grows on land and includes
wetland species.
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a person may transport aquatic
plants:
A. For disposal as part of a harvest or control activity conducted under
an aquatic plant management permit.
B. When conducting an aquatic plant study for the purposes of vouchering
specimens or conducting an education workshop.
C. When harvested for personal or commercial use, such as to be used
as compost or mulch, and in a closed container.