(1) The division, a port-of-entry agent, a natural resources officer, or a peace officer may detain or quarantine a conveyance or equipment if: (a) the division, agent, natural resources officer, or peace officer: (i) finds the conveyance or equipment contains an invasive mussel; or (ii) reasonably believes that the person transporting the conveyance or equipment is in violation of Section 23A-10-201; or (b) the person transporting the conveyance or equipment refuses to submit to an inspection authorized by Section 23A-10-301. (2) The detainment or quarantine authorized by Subsection (1) may continue for: (a) up to five days; or (b) the period of time necessary to: (i) decontaminate the conveyance or equipment; and (ii) ensure that an invasive mussel is not living on or in the conveyance or equipment.
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