Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.124 - Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Regulation
For purposes of enforcement of Sections 9-20-1 through 9-20-7, Code of Ala. 1975, enacted by Act No. 95-767, as the "Alabama Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Control Act", the following list of all nonindigenous aquatic plants which are prohibited by Section 9-20-3 from being introduced or placed or caused to be introduced or placed into public waters of the state is established:
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME
African elodea Lagarosiphon spp
alligatorweed Alternanthera philoxeriodes
Brazilian elodea Egeria densa
curlyleaf pondweed Potamogeton crispus
Eurasian watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatum
floating waterhyacinth Eichhornia crassipes
giant salvinia Salvinia molesta
hydrilla Hydrilla verticillata
hygrophila Hygrophila polysperma
limnophila Limnophila sessiliflora
parrot-feather Myriophyllum aquaticum
purple loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
rooted waterhyacinth Eichhornia azurea
spinyleaf naiad Najas minor
water-aloe Stratiotes aloides
water-1ettuce Pistia stratiotes
water chestnut Trapa natans
water spinach Ipomea aquatica
Author: James D. Martin
Notes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 9-20-5.
PENALTY: As provided by Section 9-20-6, Code of Ala. 1975.
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