010-51 Wyo. Code R. §§ 51-3 - Amendments to the Prohibited, Restricted, and Regulated Weed Lists

(a) The procedures for amending the prohibited, restricted, and regulated weed lists are as follows:

(i) A person may propose an amendment to the lists by submitting the amendment in writing to the State Seed Analyst.

(ii) The State Seed Analyst shall present the proposed amendment to the Seed Lab Advisory Group. The Seed Lab Advisory Group shall approve or disapprove the proposed amendment by motion at its next meeting, and if approved, shall forward the proposed amendment to the Board.

(iii) The Board shall consider the proposed amendment at its next scheduled meeting, and if approved, recommend that the Department amend the pertinent list.

(iv) The following factors may be considered in the decision to include a weed on the prohibited, restricted, or regulated weed lists:

(A) Invasiveness;

(B) Economic harm to ranching, farming, or the general public;

(C) Impact on native species, including plants and wildlife;

(D) Toxicity to grazers; or

(E) Other relevant factors.

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010-51 Wyo. Code R. §§ 51-3

Amended, Eff. 1/16/2015. Amended, Eff. 8/7/2017. Amended, Eff. 6/19/2024.