§ 11-21-103 — Peace officer authorized to stop and inspect carrier; search with or without warrant; seizure of animals unlawfully taken

Wyoming § 11-21-103

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 11: Agriculture, Livestock and Other Animals
• Ch. 21: TRANSPORTING ANIMALS AND POULTRY BY VEHICLE

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(a) Any inspector, game warden or peace officer of the
county or state of Wyoming may stop any vehicle carrying
livestock, poultry, or carcasses thereof, for the purpose of
examining the owner's permit and the contents of the vehicle.
(b) Any inspector, game warden or other peace officer of
the county or state of Wyoming may detain any vehicle which he
has probable cause to believe may contain stolen animals,
poultry or carcasses thereof, for not to exceed twelve (12)
hours or until a legal search warrant may be obtained. If the
person in charge of the vehicle consents in writing to a search
of the conveyance without a warrant, the search shall be made by
the officer in the presence of the detained person as soon as
the consent is obtained.
(c) Any inspector, game warden or peace officer of the
county or state of Wyoming may seize and take into custody any
animals, poultry or carcasses thereof which have been unlawfully
taken, unlawfully transported or which are unlawfully in
possession.