Searches and seizures without a warrant or court order by conservation officers prohibition and requiring receipts to be provided for persons from whom property is seized
SF 956 prohibits Minnesota conservation officers from conducting searches or seizures without a warrant or court order, except in emergencies or with the person's consent. It requires officers to provide a written receipt to anyone from whom property is seized. The bill affects conservation officers enforcing natural resource laws (such as hunting and fishing regulations) and the public they interact with during enforcement. The law amends multiple Minnesota statutes to implement these requirements for property seizures.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Green
RRepublican
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican
Co
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
Co
Steve Drazkowski
RRepublican
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