On 10 Apr 2003 03:38:21 GMT, (LRobi31070) wrote:

If they are outlawed in all states, why are they available to buy? I can buy
them at Oklahoma City at a pet supply dealer.

The State of Texas doesn't just frown on the possesion of harmful or
potentially harmful exotic plants. It is illegal to posses these
plants in Texas. Possession of any prohibited plant species is a Class
B Parks and Wildlife Code Misdemeanor punishable by
a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $2000,
a jail term not to exceed 180 days, or
both a fine AND imprisonment.
Each individual plant of a prohibited species constitutes a separate
violation. The law applies to everyone: aquatic plant producers and
distributors, garden centers, pond supply stores, pet stores, and
individual pondkeepers. So if Joe Ponder is caught with 10 water
hyacinth in his backyard pond, that would be 10 separate violations,
with potential fines totalling $20,000.

Guess what state I am in??!!