Conservation officers requirement to coordinate investigation and enforcement activity with sheriffs

This bill requires Minnesota conservation officers to coordinate with local sheriff's offices for investigations and enforcement. It mandates that conservation officers work under sheriff supervision in their county, follow sheriff-assigned schedules (with exceptions for multi-county areas), and be accompanied by a sheriff or deputy during most enforcement actions - except for immediate threats, federal law requirements, or specific violations occurring in their presence. The law affects conservation officers (who enforce natural resource laws) and sheriff's offices, altering how they collaborate on enforcement. Key changes include formalizing sheriff oversight of officer schedules and requiring deputy accompaniment during investigations. Exceptions allow officers to act alone in urgent situations or when responding to violations they witness firsthand.