17-255.03. Violations; civil penalties; classification; cost recovery
A. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person who violates this article is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars.
B. A person who knowingly violates section 17-255.02, paragraph 2 or 4 is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, the commission, or any officer charged with enforcing this article if directed by the commission, may bring a civil action in the name of this state to recover damages and costs against a person who violates section 17-255.02, paragraph 2 or 4. Damages and costs recovered pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
C. The court shall order a person found in violation of section 17-255.01, subsection C, paragraph 2 to pay to this state all costs not exceeding fifty dollars incurred by this state to decontaminate any watercraft, vehicle, conveyance or other equipment on which aquatic invasive species were present. Monies paid pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the game and fish fund.
D. This section applies regardless of whether the director establishes an aquatic invasive species program pursuant to section 17-255.01.