Section 3-406 - Scope of appointment. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-406. Scope of appointment.
 

(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. 
 

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