1. (1) A person who discovers an invasive mussel within this state or has reason to believe an invasive mussel may exist at a specific location shall immediately report the discovery to the Division of Law Enforcement.

2. (2) The report shall include the following information:

   1. (a) location of the invasive mussels;
   2. (b) date of discovery;
   3. (c) identification of any conveyance or equipment in which mussels may be held or attached; and
   4. (d) identification of the reporting party with their contact information.

3. (3) Reporting requirements under this section do not apply to:

   1. (a) Invasive mussels found in an infested waterbody;
   2. (b) a conveyance or equipment that is subject to a quarantine or mandatory dry time and has been documented by the Division of Law Enforcement; or
   3. (c) a person lawfully in possession of an invasive mussel pursuant to Section R657-60-3.

KEY: fish, wildlife, wildlife law

Date of Last Change: June 23, 2026

Notice of Continuation: July 5, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-10-401; 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305