New York S05039 amends the definition of "weed" to include certain types of plants while excluding endangered or indigenous species.

New York S05039 amends the environmental conservation law by changing the definition of the word "weed." The new definition includes any plant species designated as noxious, harmful, exotic, invasive, injurious, or poisonous under state or federal law. It excludes endangered species and plants indigenous to New York. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S05039 amends the definition of "weed" to include certain types of plants while excluding endangered or indigenous species.

New York S05039 amends the environmental conservation law by changing the definition of the word "weed." The new definition includes any plant species designated as noxious, harmful, exotic, invasive, injurious, or poisonous under state or federal law. It excludes endangered species and plants indigenous to New York. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.