Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-208
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 1-208, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§1–208.
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(a) Every sheriff and law enforcement officer has the powers of a Natural Resources police officer.
(b) Whenever the Secretary or any Natural Resources police officer requires the advice and assistance of the State’s Attorneys, sheriffs of the several counties of the State or Baltimore City, or any law enforcement officer, these officers shall render the required assistance as in other State cases.
(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to the Sheriff of Baltimore County.
(b) Whenever the Secretary or any Natural Resources police officer requires the advice and assistance of the State’s Attorneys, sheriffs of the several counties of the State or Baltimore City, or any law enforcement officer, these officers shall render the required assistance as in other State cases.
(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to the Sheriff of Baltimore County.
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