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2009 SESSION
SB 1211 Invasive species; Sec. of Nat. Resources, etc., to develop a plan to prevent introduction thereof.
Introduced by: Frederick M. Quayle | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Invasive species. Charges the Secretaries of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Forestry with the responsibility of developing an invasive species management plan to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to control and eradicate those species that are present on Virginia's lands and waters. The Secretary of Natural Resources will establish an advisory group consisting of state agency heads, and representatives of various stakeholder groups to develop the plan and assist in coordinating and implementing the recommendations of the plan. This bill is identical to HB 1775.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Invasive species. Charges the Secretary of Natural Resources with the responsibility of developing an invasive species management plan to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to control and eradicate those species that are present on Virginia's lands and waters. The Secretary will establish an advisory group consisting of state agency heads, and representatives of various stakeholder groups to develop the plans and assist in coordinating and implementing the recommendations of the plan.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Invasive species. Charges the Secretary of Natural Resources with the responsibility of developing an invasive species management plan to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to control and eradicate those species that are present on Virginia's lands and waters.