Maryland § 1-201.2

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-201.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-201.2.

    (a)    There is a Natural Resources Police Force in the Department that serves as a public safety agency with statewide authority to enforce conservation, boating, and criminal laws.

    (b)    The responsibilities of the Natural Resources Police Force include:

        (1)    Providing maritime and rural search and rescue services;

        (2)    Providing public education in hunting, boating, and water safety;

        (3)    Providing primary law enforcement services for State parks, State forests, wildlife management areas, and public lands owned and managed by the Department; and

        (4)    Serving as the lead agency for maritime homeland security on State waterways.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-201.2

What does Maryland Code § 1-201.2 cover?

Section 1-201.2 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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