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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Public Safety § 3-406 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-safety/md-code-public-safety-sect-3-406/
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