Requires natural resources officers to obtain landowner consent or a warrant before entering private property.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require natural resources police officers to obtain the consent of the landowner or a warrant before entering private property. Exceptions are provided for emergency situations, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of natural resources police officers, including the ability to arrest without a warrant for certain offenses and to search and examine various items for evidence of violations.

Requires natural resources officers to obtain landowner consent or a warrant before entering private property.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require natural resources police officers to obtain the consent of the landowner or a warrant before entering private property. Exceptions are provided for emergency situations, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of natural resources police officers, including the ability to arrest without a warrant for certain offenses and to search and examine various items for evidence of violations.