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House advances aquatic invasive‑species package, creates restricted fund from new out‑of‑state fee
Summary
The House approved a second substitute to HB255 directing consolidation of interdiction efforts under DNR, adding a $20 out‑of‑state boater fee, and creating a restricted account expected to total roughly $1 million annually; the bill passed 68‑4 and moves to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 24 approved a second substitute of House Bill 255 aimed at strengthening the state's response to aquatic invasive species such as quagga and zebra mussels.
Representative Waldrop said the bill imposes a $20 fee on out‑of‑state boaters (in addition to the $10 in‑state fee) and consolidates the aquatic invasive species interdiction program within the Department of Natural Resources.…
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