ID H0252

All wildlife check stations must be established pursuant to policies and procedures defined in a legally adopted rule under Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.

Only officers certified by the Idaho peace officer standards and training advisory council are vested with authority to conduct inspections and searches related to fish and game violations.

A warrant is required before conducting any search or inspection of an area not in plain view, except for three constitutionally recognized exceptions: searches incident to lawful arrest, consensual searches, and searches of vehicles with probable cause to believe they contain evidence of a violation.

Officers may not stop a vehicle outside of authorized wildlife check stations without probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or that an offense has been committed by an occupant.

The section establishes legislative intent to balance citizens' presumption of privacy against the state's interest in management and conservation of natural resources, including wildlife.