§ 23-4-201 — Definitions

(a) As used in this article:
(i) "Aquatic invasive species" means exotic or non-
native aquatic organisms that have been determined by the
commission to pose a significant threat to the aquatic
resources, water supplies or water infrastructure of the state;
(ii) "Conveyance" means a motor vehicle, boat,
watercraft, raft, vessel, trailer or any associated equipment or
containers, including but not limited to live wells, ballast
tanks, bilge areas and water hauling equipment that may contain
or carry an aquatic invasive species;
(iii) "Decontaminate" means to wash, drain, dry or
chemically, thermally or otherwise treat a conveyance in
accordance with rules promulgated by the commission in order to
remove or destroy an aquatic invasive species;
(iv) "Equipment" means an article, tool, implement or
device capable of containing or transporting water or aquatic
invasive species;
(v) "Inspect" means to examine a conveyance pursuant
to procedures established by the commission in order to
determine whether an aquatic invasive species is present, and
includes examining, draining or treating water in the
conveyance;
(vi) "Water sport toy" means a sailboard, float tube,
kite board or any aid to swimming or fishing that is not
designed primarily for navigation.