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2022 Maryland Statutes
Public Safety
Title 3 - Law Enforcement
Subtitle 4 - Maryland Railroad Police Act
Section 3-406 - Scope of Appointment
Universal Citation: MD. Public Safety Code § 3-406 (2022)
(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.
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