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NY S02993

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds requirement for enforcement officers to file an affidavit or sworn statement with a court within 24 hours of conducting any warrantless search or seizure under fish and wildlife law enforcement.

  • Affidavit must describe with particularity the basis for probable cause justifying the specific places searched and items seized.

  • Requires a copy of the affidavit or sworn statement be mailed by registered mail to any person charged with an offense resulting from the search or seizure within three days of court filing.

  • Makes conforming technical amendments to existing enforcement officer powers regarding searches and seizures of fish, wildlife, shellfish, and related equipment.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that within twenty-four hours of any search or seizure undertaken without a warrant, the enforcement officer shall file with the court an affidavit or sworn statement describing the basis for probable cause justifying the places that were searched and the items that were seized.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Environmental Conservation1/3/2018
Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry6/19/2017
Environmental Conservation1/18/2017

Full Bill Text

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