Plain English Summary
This bill requires private detectives and investigators to obtain a search warrant before installing electronic tracking devices, and requires wildlife protectors to obtain judicial authorization before conducting inspections or investigations on private property, including the areas immediately surrounding homes and vessels.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects North Carolinians' Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring judicial oversight before private investigators can use surveillance technology and before state wildlife officials can inspect private property. They contend that property owners should have legal protections preventing government agents from investigating their homes and land without a warrant or court order, ensuring privacy rights are respected.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue this bill could hamper wildlife enforcement efforts by adding procedural requirements that slow investigations into poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking, or other violations on private land. They may also contend that requiring warrants for routine inspections at commercial food establishments could reduce inspectors' ability to quickly verify compliance with wildlife possession laws and public health protections.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 65
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Representative · District 19
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Representative · District 25
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 67
Cosponsors (10)
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 93
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 17
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 110
Representative · District 76
Representative · District 105
Representative · District 79