Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-406
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 3-406, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§3–406.
Official statutory text
(a) Each railroad police officer has all the powers granted to a peace or police officer.
(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.
(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.
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