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 subchapter added to Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 41, 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 to respond to emergencies, such as injured wildlife or imminent threats to public safety.
Additionally, the bill outlines penalties and liabilities for violations of this subchapter. Evidence obtained through unlawful searches or seizures will be deemed inadmissible in legal proceedings, and any arrests or property seizures conducted in violation of the act will be considered invalid. Game wardens will not have immunity from lawsuits related to these violations, and individuals harmed by such actions may seek civil relief under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act, including compensatory damages and reasonable attorney fees.