§ 3-406. Scope of appointment  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Each railroad police officer has all the powers granted to a peace or police officer.

    (b) Limitation of powers. -- 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.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 260(a), (b); 2003, ch. 5, § 2.