§141-17 Fine meshed nets; invasive species; permissible; rules.
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§141-17 Fine meshed nets; invasive species; permissible; rules.
(a)Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, fine meshed nets may be used for the protection of plants against invasive species, as determined by the department of agriculture and biosecurity; provided that the fine meshed nets shall be applied in a manner that is unlikely to entangle birds, become dislodged and enter water, or entangle or disturb native and beneficial animals, including but not limited to pollinators, ladybugs or lady beetles, and net-winged insects.
(b)The department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to implement this section, including but not limited to establishing requirements related to filament diameter, color, and the inclusion of visual cues to prevent non-targeted entanglement and prohibiting the use of mist net material that is used for bird work. [L 2024, c 184, §2 ; am L 2025, c 236, §17]