What should be used to ensure the boat has not been in another location in the last 30 days?

The inspection seal serves as a verification mechanism to confirm that a boat has been inspected and meets certain aquatic invasive species (AIS) regulations after a thorough check. This seal not only indicates that the boat has been examined and deemed free of invasive species but also indicates that the vessel has not been in another body of water within the past 30 days.

The purpose of this protocol is to prevent the transfer of invasive species from one waterway to another, which can have devastating ecological impacts. The presence of an inspection seal thus helps ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards aimed at protecting Wyoming's aquatic ecosystems.

This is in contrast to the other options, which serve different functions. For instance, a verification sticker typically confirms registration or licensing but does not directly verify aquatic inspection status. Similarly, a licensing tag identifies the boater’s permission to use the vessel but does not relate to inspections or potential AIS issues. An inspection receipt may document that an inspection occurred, but it does not function as a physical deterrent against transporting invasive species like the inspection seal does.