HB1140EnactedEnvironment
restrict the entry of conservation officers onto certain private land without permission.
This bill requires conservation officers to get permission from landowners before entering private property, except in specific situations like investigating suspected wildlife violations, handling injured animals, or responding to emergencies. Evidence collected or arrests made during unauthorized trespassing on private land would be thrown out in court. The change protects landowners' property rights while preserving officers' ability to enforce wildlife laws when circumstances justify warrantless entry.