State Designated Species

 "Designated noxious weed" means plant species having seeds or other plant parts determined to be detrimental to the general health or welfare of the state based upon the following: 

(A) Has demonstrated the ability to aggressively invade native plant communities and agricultural crops; 

(B) Is injurious or poisonous to livestock; 

(C) Is a carrier of disease or parasites; 

(D) Can, by virtue of either direct or indirect effect, negatively impact management of agricultural or natural ecosystems. 

Any animal or insect species that is determined to be detrimental to the health or general welfare of the state based upon the following: 

(A) Has demonstrated the ability to aggressively invade native plant communities and agricultural crops; 

(B) Is injurious or poisonous to livestock; 

(C) Is a carrier of disease or parasites; 

(D) Can, by virtue of either its direct or indirect effect, negatively impact management of agricultural or natural ecosystems.