1. (a) Subject to (b) and (c), below, and as authorized by RSA 487:16-a, the following uses of exotic aquatic weeds shall be exempt from the prohibitions of RSA 487:16-a:

   1. (1) Exotic aquatic weeds in the form of herbaria or other preserved specimens;
   2. (2) Exotic aquatic weeds being used in a controlled environment, such as in a laboratory for research or for educational display; and
   3. (3) Exotic aquatic weeds that are subjected to experimental processes or equipment in the field for the purpose of finding control mechanisms for such exotic aquatic weeds.
2. (b) All specimens shall be destroyed as specified in Env-Wq 1303.06 when they are no longer used as specified in (a), above.
3. (c) For plants subjected to experimental processes or equipment in the field, the exemption shall apply only if such experimental processes or equipment are conducted in a way that prevents the spread of such weeds.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1300) #8703-A, eff 9-5-06; ss by #10696, eff 10-18-14 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1300)