Md. Code, Criminal Law § 5-801
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 5-801, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§5–801.
Official statutory text
Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of State Police may initiate investigations and enforce this title and Title 12 of the Criminal Procedure Article throughout the State without regard to any limitation otherwise applicable to that department’s activities in a municipal corporation or other political subdivision.
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