Section 19-1507. SEARCH AND INSPECTION

 

1507.1A conservation officer may conduct a search and inspection in the following instances:

 

(a)The officer reasonably believes that a person either is or recently has been fishing;

 

(b)The officer has probable cause to believe that the person has violated a provision of this chapter except as is provided in § 1507.2; and

 

(c)When it is either not possible or not practical to obtain a warrant.

 

1507.2In the absence of probable cause, an officer may conduct a search or inspection only to prevent the removal, alteration, or destruction of potential evidence of a violation of this chapter.

 

1507.3Before beginning a search or inspection of a person, the officer shall state his or her purpose and inform the person that this chapter authorizes the search or inspection and requires the person to cooperate with the officer.

 

 

authority

Section 4 of the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-188; D.C. Official Code § 6-923 (1986 Supp.)), and Mayor’s Order 85-152, dated September 12, 1985.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 2028 (March 27, 1987).