Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
TITLE 3. LAW ENFORCEMENT |
SUBTITLE 4. MARYLAND RAILROAD POLICE ACT |
§ 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.