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S.F. No. 449 - DWI Law, Peace Officer Definition
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Author:
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Senator Gregory D. Clausen
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Prepared By:
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Kenneth P. Backhus, Senate Counsel (651/296-4396)
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Date:
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January 29, 2019
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SF No. 449 amends the definition of “peace officer” in the DWI law by striking the current limitation on the scope of the definition applicable to conservation officers (COs). Under current law, a CO is considered a peace officer for DWI-related purposes only for DWIs committed in off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats and for hunting while impaired offenses. This change removes that restriction so that a CO has the same authority regarding DWIs as do other peace officers.
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