(369)__Woodsia obtusa, commonly known as blunt-lobed woodsia;

(370)__Woodwardia areolata, commonly known as netted chain-fern;

(371)__Xyris smalliana, commonly known as yellow-eyed grass;

(372)__Zannichellia palustris, commonly known as horned pondweed; and

(373)__Zosterella dubia, commonly known as water stargrass.

D.__Prior to recommending an addition, deletion or other change to the endangered and threatened species listed in subsection 3-A, the commissioner shall provide for public notice and public hearings on that proposed recommendation in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2.

E.__The Legislature may not amend the list of endangered or threatened species in subsection 3-A except upon the recommendation of the commissioner.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §544-B, sub-§5 is enacted to read:

5.__Exotic invasive aquatic or terrestrial plants.__The commissioner shall establish and maintain a register of exotic invasive aquatic and terrestrial plants that are commercially available in the State.__As used in this section, "exotic invasive aquatic or terrestrial plant" means an aquatic or terrestrial nonindigenous species that threatens or could threaten the diversity or abundance of native species, the ecological stability of infested waters or commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activity dependent on such waters.

Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §7806, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 434, Pt. A, §5, is amended to read:

§7806. Lake and River Protection Fund

The Lake and River Protection Fund, referred to in this section as "the "fund," is created within the department as a nonlapsing fund. The fund must be administered by the