Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday (September 2, 2014) signed legislation requiring boat owners to use "reasonable precautions" to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
The steps include cleaning, draining and drying the boat and trailer of visible plant and animal matter after pulling vessels out of the water.
Under the new law, first offenses would result in a written warning, while subsequent violations could prompt fines starting at $250 and topping out at $1,000.
............it won't go into effect for a year, and includes a "sunset" provision that repeals it on June 1, 2019.
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Boat-law-adds-to-invasive-controls-5729554.php