1. (1) There is created within the department a Division of Law Enforcement.

2. (2) Subject to the priorities defined by the director, the primary function of the division is to enforce:

   1. (a) Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act;
   2. (b) Title 41, Chapter 22, Off-highway Vehicles;
   3. (c) Title 65A, Forestry, Fire, and State Lands;
   4. (d) Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act;
   5. (e) this title; and
   6. (f) an administrative rule enacted by a board within one of the department's divisions or by one of the department's divisions.
3. (3) The division shall coordinate with county sheriffs, police, and other law enforcement officers within a law enforcement jurisdiction the division operates to enforce this part.
4. (4) This part does not limit or modify the powers and duties of other law enforcement officers in the state.

Amended by Chapter 403, 2026 General Session