Maryland § 3-216
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-216, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-216.
(a) A law enforcement agency may not employ an individual as a police officer for a period not exceeding 1 year unless the individual is certified by the Commission.
(b) (1) In this subsection, “nonfull-time police officer” means an individual who does not work in the law enforcement field at least 7 months during the calendar year.
(2) The certification requirements of subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the nonfull-time police officers of a law enforcement agency that:
(i) employs, during a calendar year, at least 70 full-time sworn police officers; and
(ii) employs at least 100 nonfull-time police officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-216
What does Maryland Code § 3-216 cover?
Section 3-216 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-216?
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