Aquatic Invasive Species Amendments

HB 147 updates Utah's rules for preventing invasive mussels (like zebra mussels) from spreading through waterways. It clarifies definitions of terms like "vessel" and "invasive mussel," exempts certain government agency vessels from inspection fees, and revises how annual aquatic invasive species fees are collected by removing outdated language. The bill affects all boat owners and operators launching vessels on Utah waters, including those using public ramps or facilities. It makes technical adjustments to existing code without adding new costs or requirements.