11-5-115. Program in cities and towns authorized; funding; use of monies.
(a) The governing body of any city or town with a population of five thousand (5,000) or more may establish and administer a program for the control of weeds and pests within the jurisdictional limits of the city or town. If such a program is not established, the district board shall administer a program for the city or town.
(b) A district having a city or town with a population of five thousand (5,000) or more which establishes a program shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of any funds collected pursuant to W.S. 11-5-111, transfer eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds attributed to the property within the corporate limits of the city or town to the governing body of the city or town, retaining fifteen percent (15%) of the funds for administration of the district and for technical assistance rendered to the city or town by the district board.
(c) Monies received by the cities from the district shall be used to control noxious weeds and pests as determined by the governing body of the city or town. The city or town shall provide an annual report to the district board on designated and declared weed and pest work completed within the jurisdictional limits of the city or town.
(d) The governing body of a city or town which establishes a control program may petition the district board for special assistance and funding authorized by W.S. 11-5-113 and 11-5-114.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 11 - Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
Chapter 5 - Weed and Pest Control
Section 11-5-101 - Short Title; Purpose of Provisions.
Section 11-5-102 - Definitions.
Section 11-5-103 - Composition of Districts.
Section 11-5-105 - Duties; Powers; Supervisor Compensation.
Section 11-5-106 - Board of Certification; Duties.
Section 11-5-107 - Purchase and Sale of Pesticides; Cost Share With Landowner.
Section 11-5-108 - Rates and Application of Pesticides; Payment by Landowner; Bidding Restriction.
Section 11-5-109 - Inspection of Land; Remedial Requirements; Cost to Landowner.
Section 11-5-110 - Appraisal of Damage to Landowner; Hearing.
Section 11-5-111 - Tax Levied on Property in District; Maximum Amount; Weed and Pest Control Fund.
Section 11-5-113 - Allocation of Funds; Formula; Special Funding.
Section 11-5-114 - Allocated Funds; Procedure to Disburse.
Section 11-5-115 - Program in Cities and Towns Authorized; Funding; Use of Monies.
Section 11-5-116 - Quarantine by Director; Request by District.
Section 11-5-117 - Criminal Provision; Penalty; Civil Penalties; Limitations; Necessary Proof.
Section 11-5-118 - Inspection for Contamination.