Washington § 77.15.094 - Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property — Limitation.

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§ 77.15.094. Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property — Limitation.

Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may make a reasonable search without warrant of a vessel, conveyances, vehicles, containers, packages, or other receptacles for fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife which they have reason to believe contain evidence of a violation of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title and seize evidence as needed for law enforcement. This authority does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. Seizure of property as evidence of a crime does not preclude seizure of the property for forfeiture as authorized by law.
[ 2001 c 253 s 25; 2000 c 107 s 214; 1998 c 190 s 115; 1987 c 506 s 20; 1980 c 78 s 21; 1955 c 36 s 77.12.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 s 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 5992-29. Formerly RCW 77.12.090.]

Notes

Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.

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