1. (1) The division, a port-of-entry agent, a natural resources officer, or a peace officer may detain or quarantine a conveyance or equipment if:

   1. (a) the division, agent, natural resources officer, or peace officer:

      1. (i) finds the conveyance or equipment contains an invasive mussel; or
      2. (ii) reasonably believes that the person transporting the conveyance or equipment is in violation of Section 23A-10-201; or
   2. (b) the person transporting the conveyance or equipment refuses to submit to an inspection authorized by Section 23A-10-301.

2. (2) The detainment or quarantine authorized by Subsection (1) may continue for:

   1. (a) up to five days; or

   2. (b) the period of time necessary to:

      1. (i) decontaminate the conveyance or equipment; and
      2. (ii) ensure that an invasive mussel is not living on or in the conveyance or equipment.

Amended by Chapter 403, 2026 General Session