Section 3-406 - Scope of appointment.
§ 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.]