(a) When firearms, jacks, artificial lights, motor vehicles, and any other devices used in the taking or transportation of big game are seized or taken by a game warden or other officer, with or without a warrant, the officer who makes the seizure shall forthwith give notice to the State's Attorney of the county.

(b) The State's Attorney shall attend and act in behalf of the State at the hearing against the devices so seized, and the officer making the seizure without a warrant shall be allowed the same fees as if he or she had acted under a warrant. (Added 1961, No. 119, § 1, eff. May 9, 1961; amended 1983, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1985, No. 92, § 3; 2017, No. 93 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.)