CSV.2.4.050 Investigations and Citations

(a) Any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this ordinance may.

(1) Subject to Section CSV.2.4.050(b), conduct routine inspections of vessels, boats, wagons, trailers, automobiles, vehicles, snowmobiles, containers, packages, and other receptacles contained therein, utilized by a person in a harvest activity authorized by this ordinance and of records of commercial transactions required under Section CSV.2.3.260 which have not yet been forwarded to the tribal conservation department, or its designee;

(2) Execute and serve warrants and other process issued by the tribal court in accordance with applicable law;

(3) Stop and board any boat and stop any automobile or other vehicle pursuant to Section CSV.2.4.050(a)(1) or if the person reasonably suspects there is a violation or breach of this ordinance;

(4) With or without a warrant, open, enter and examine vessels, boats, wagons, trailers, automobiles, vehicles, snowmobiles, and packages and other receptacles contained therein, in which the person has probable cause to believe that contraband wild plants or wild animals, or carcasses or part thereof, may be contained or pursuant to Section CSV.2.4.050(a)(1);

(5) Issue a citation on a form approved by the Tribe or tribal court to any person whose conduct is regulated by the provisions of this ordinance upon reasonable belief that such person has violated or breached a provision of this ordinance; and

(6) May seize and hold subject to the order of the tribal court any alleged contraband or property which such person reasonably believes may be needed as evidence in connection with the institution of proceedings in tribal court or any property otherwise authorized to be seized by the provisions of this ordinance.

(b) The inspections authorized by Section CSV.2.4.050(a)(1) shall be conducted in a manner and at such times and locations as are reasonable and appropriate in the ordinary course of routine enforcement activities.