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NR 40 took effect September 1, 2009.  The purpose of NR 40 is to establish a consistent and comprehensive classification and regulatory system for all listed invasive species. For a list of regulated species visit,  http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/classification/pdfs/species_proposed.pdf .

With regards to what this means for aquatic invasive species, the laws under NR 40 will prohibit:

1.  The transportation of any vehicle, including boats and trailers, on a public highway with aquatic plants or aquatic animals attached, and

2. Require removal of aquatic plants and aquatic animals and draining of all water from any such vehicles or equipment immediately upon removal from the water and before leaving any boat launch or parking area, and

3. Prohibit the placing of any boat, vehicle or equipment into waters of the state (statewide) if they have any aquatic plants or aquatic animals attached. 

NR 40 is a DNR rule. On the legislative side, we are still waiting on Senator Jauch's bill SB 123 which will rewrite s.30.715 to be consistent with NR40. If and when the bill passes, any law enforcement officer will be able to enforce these provisions with the use of a DNR citation, or a Uniform Traffic Citation. In the meantime, now that NR 40 is effective, DNR law enforcement will have authority to enforce.

DNR media release announcing NR 40: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=185#art1

A media kit with background info about the rule and the topic is also available: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/mediakits/mk_invasive_species.asp

 To view the rule in it's entirety: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/nr/nr040.pdf

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