Legislation regarding the management of invasive species pays off,” says Attorney Rico Ligtvoet of Hekkelman. Although municipalities are not quickly held liable, they do face lawsuits.
Municipalities are not swiftly held liable for a perceived inadequate management of invasive species in the eyes of their residents. Nevertheless, the obligations of the Exotics Regulation are not always promptly and consistently implemented by local authorities. This can lead to liability risks. Rico Ligtvoet, an attorney at Hekkelman, issued this warning during a webinar hosted by Stadswerk and the Knowledge Network on Invasive Species. He provided tips for government entities to mitigate liability risks related to the management of invasive species.