The proposed legislation, titled the "No Government Trespassing Act," aims to establish strict regulations regarding the entry of game wardens onto private land in Arkansas. Under the new law, game wardens are prohibited from entering private property without either a warrant or the explicit or implied permission of the landowner or lessee. However, exceptions are made for situations where there is probable cause related to injured wildlife, emergencies, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety that necessitate immediate intervention.
Additionally, the bill outlines the consequences of violating these provisions, stating that any evidence obtained through unlawful searches or seizures will be inadmissible in legal proceedings, and any arrests or property seizures made under such circumstances will be deemed invalid. Game wardens will not have immunity from lawsuits for violations of this subchapter, and individuals harmed by such violations may seek civil relief, including declaratory and injunctive relief, compensatory and nominal damages, and reasonable attorney's fees under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993.