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

Washington Statutes

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

Washington § 77.15.094

Title 77FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 77.15FISH AND WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CODE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.15.094 (2026).

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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 Cons

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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.

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 .

Legislative History

[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 RCW77.12.090.]