West Virginia SB722 mandates that natural resources officers obtain a warrant or landowner consent before entering private property.
West Virginia SB722 amends the Code of West Virginia to require natural resources officers to have a warrant or explicit permission from the landowner before entering private property. This bill provides exceptions for situations where immediate intervention is necessary to address emergencies, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety. The legislation aims to balance the enforcement needs of natural resources officers with the property rights of landowners.
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