Missouri § 252.068 - Arrest powers of certain conservation department employees.
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§ 252.068. Arrest powers of certain conservation department employees.
When there is reasonable grounds to believe that a person has committed or is in the process of committing a violation of the laws or rules and regulations pertaining to wildlife and forestry resources of the state, any commission or department employee who has been trained and certified as an investigative assistant by the director may:
(1) Detain the person in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable length of time for the purpose of investigating and reporting such a violation to law enforcement officers; and
(2) Contact law enforcement officers and assist with criminal proceedings against such person.
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(L. 1996 S.B. 661)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 252.068 ("Arrest powers of certain conservation department employees.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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