The purpose of the monitor list is to gather more information on suspect weeds as well as monitor for occurrence or spread. Information collected may be used to justify future inclusion on the state noxious weed list. There is no regulatory aspect to this list. Reasons for plant inclusion on the monitor list include:
Native species of Washington will not be included on the monitor list. Each weed included on the monitor list will be included by vote of the noxious weed committee. A sponsor is required in order to place a weed on the monitor list. The current monitor list is kept in the state noxious weed board office.
A sponsor will be point of contact for their monitor species. A sponsor will house the data and information collected. A sponsor will make available information for their species to the WSNWCB.
Wash. Admin. Code § 16-750-025
Statutory Authority: Chapter 17.10 RCW. 99-24-029, § 16-750-025, filed 11/23/99, effective 1/3/00; 93-01-004, § 16-750-025, filed 12/2/92, effective 1/2/93.