542.261. As used in sections 542.261 to 542.296 and section 542.301,the term "peace officer" means a police officer, member of the highwaypatrol or water patrol to the extent otherwise permitted by law to conductsearches, sheriff or deputy sheriff.
(L. 1974 S.B. 366 ยง 1, A.L. 2004 S.B. 920)