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§ 3-406. Scope of appointment

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Safety

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Law Enforcement (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Maryland Railroad Police Act (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Safety, § 3-406
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 23, § 260
§ 3-406. Scope of appointment
Currentness
In general
(a) Each railroad police officer has all the powers granted to a peace or police officer.
Limitation of powers
(b) A railroad police officer may exercise the powers granted under this subtitle only if the railroad police officer:
(1) is on real or personal property owned, leased, operated, or controlled by the railroad company that employs the railroad police officer;
(2) is in fresh pursuit of a suspect;
(3) is requested or authorized to act by the executive officer or chief police officer of a county; or
(4) is ordered to act by the Governor.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 3-406, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 3-406
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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