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North Dakota Century Code Title 49. Public Utilities § 49-10.1-05. Railroad police

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Railroad police officers who are designated by a railroad to be licensed under the laws of this state, while within the scope of employment with the railroad, have the authority of a “law enforcement officer” as defined under section 12.1-01-04 for the purpose of:

1. Arresting an individual committing a felony on railroad property or associated with railroad equipment;

2. Arresting an individual committing a misdemeanor involving railroad property or relating to persons or property being transported by the railroad, or awaiting transportation by the railroad;

3. Issuing a citation to an individual committing an infraction or noncriminal offense on or relating to railroad property, or to individuals or property being transported by the railroad, or awaiting transportation by the railroad; and

4. Removing an individual from a train who has no right to be there, or who is engaging in a conduct prohibited by title 12.1.

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