Invasive Plant Rules in Suffolk County, NY (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Suffolk County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Suffolk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Suffolk County prohibits selling, transporting, distributing or propagating any plant on the county's "Do Not Sell" invasive species list to anyone in or purchasing from the county, enforced through penalties set by the Legislature.
Suffolk County Bans Sale of Invasive Plants
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 446-11
No person shall knowingly sell, transport, distribute, propagate or knowingly cause to be sold, transported, distributed or propagated to any person located within the County of Suffolk, or to any person making the purchase from within the County of Suffolk, any invasive species as listed on Exhibit I, Do No Sell List, as said exhibit may be amended by law from time to time, with the advice of ...
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Suffolk County
2 cities in Suffolk County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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