Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.

HB 1469 prohibits Mississippi enforcement officers from the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and the Commission on Marine Resources from stopping or boarding a vessel without clear evidence (probable cause) of a violation. It specifically bans stops conducted solely for safety or sanitation inspections, making those inspections secondary offenses rather than primary reasons for stops. The bill directly affects boaters by requiring officers to have specific cause for vessel interactions and changes enforcement procedures under Mississippi's boating laws. This amendment to Section 59-21-127 takes effect July 1, 2026.