Aquatic Invasive Species Statute Quick Guide as of July 2009

30.715(2)- Place or use boat or boating equipment or place boat trailer in navigable water if the person has reason to believe the boat, boat trailer, or boating equipment has any aquatic plants attached.  Minimum Fine: $154.50 Maximum Fine: $249

NR19.05(3)- Illegally transport live fish or live fish eggs away from any water or its bank or shore.  Minimum Fine: $329 Maximum Fine: $2,138

NR19.055(1)- Fail to drain all water from a boat, trailer or equipment immediately after removal from the water.  Minimum Fine: $243 Maximum Fine: $343.50

NR19.055(2)- Fail to drain all water from a boat, boat trailer or boating or fishing equipment before entering Wisconsin over land from another state.  Minimum Fine: $228.50 Maximum Fine: $329

NR20.08(6)- Posses or use live fish or fish eggs for use as fish bait if not imported in compliance with DATCP requirements (This means if people are using any minnows purchased in any state other than Wisconsin!).  Minimum Fine: $1,133 Maximum Fine: $2,138

NR20.08(3)- Release any unused bait into any waters.  Minimum Fine $630.50 Maximum Fine: $2,138

NR20.08(7)- Illegal possession of dead fish, frogs or crayfish as fishing bait.  Minimum Fine $208.40 Maximum Fine: $2,138.