N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1707 – New York invasive species advisory committee
§ 9-1707. New York invasive species advisory committee.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1707
- Advisory committee: means the New York invasive species advisory committee established by section 9-1707 of this title. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1703
- Council: means the New York invasive species council established by section 9-1705 of this title. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1703
- Invasive species: means a species that is:
(a) nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration; and
(b) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1703 - Species: means a group of organisms all of which have a high degree of physical and genetic similarity, generally interbreed only among themselves, and show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 9-1703
1. There shall be established a New York invasive species advisory committee which shall provide information, advice and guidance to the council, including but not limited to providing assistance with the development of the four-tier classification system for nonnative animal and plant species.
2. The commissioner and the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall select up to twenty-five at-large members with at least one member from each of the following: New York biodiversity research institute, New York state's land grant university, New York sea grant, a statewide organization formed to address invasive species, a statewide land conservation organization, a statewide agricultural organization, a nursery business, a boating organization, the darrin freshwater institute, the soil and water conservation districts, the natural heritage program, a New York state forestry school, a lake association, the New York city department of environmental protection, and a statewide local government organization.
3. The members of the advisory council shall serve without compensation, except members shall be allowed their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this section.