MS SB2332

Amends Mississippi Code Section 49-1-43 to require conservation officers to have "probable cause" rather than simply "cause to believe" before conducting warrantless searches for wildlife violations

Applies to searches of boats, cars, automobiles, vehicles, boxes, lockers, baskets, creels, crates, game bags, and other packages suspected of containing illegally possessed animals, birds, fish, nests, eggs, or spawn

Maintains existing requirements that searches of dwelling houses, rooms, buildings, or premises still require a search warrant

Conservation officers retain authority to arrest without warrant for misdemeanors, felonies, or breaches of peace committed in their presence

Effective date of July 1, 2018