Conservation officers prohibited from conducting searches or seizures without a warrant or court order, and receipts to be provided to persons from whom property is seized required.

HF 1594 requires Minnesota conservation officers to obtain a warrant or court order before conducting a search or seizure, except in emergencies or when a person consents. It also mandates that officers provide a written receipt to anyone from whom property is seized. This applies to officers enforcing natural resources laws, such as those covering hunting, fishing, and wildlife protection. The bill amends multiple existing statutes to implement these requirements, ensuring consistency across enforcement procedures.