Maryland § 10-412
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-412, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-412.
(a) In this subtitle, “police officer” means:
(1) any uniformed police officer; or
(2) any civilian employee of the Department of State Police or of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force assigned to enforce this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, but only while acting under written authorization of the Secretary of State Police.
(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, any police officer shall have the authority to enforce this subtitle and any rule or regulation adopted under it.
(2) A civilian employee of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force shall have the authority stated in paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the individual is:
(i) acting under the immediate direction and control of a uniformed police officer; and
(ii) certified by the Department of State Police to enforce this subtitle and any rule or regulation adopted under it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-412
What does Maryland Code § 10-412 cover?
Section 10-412 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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