Invasive Species Laws

The federal government and Michigan both currently have invasive species laws in place. Additionally, there are multiple other laws that have implications for invasive species management and control.

Federal Invasive Species Laws:

• National Invasive Species Act
  
  
• Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990
  
  
• Injurious Wildlife (as specified under provisions of the Lacey Act)
  
  
• Federal Noxious Weeds List (as specified under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974

State of Michigan Invasive Species Laws:

• Prohibited and Restricted Invasive Species (from Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451, Part 413 Transgenic and Non-native Organisms)
  
  
• Prohibited and Restricted Invasive Species List, Descriptions and Photos
• Emerald Ash Borer State Quarantine