Michigan § 462.377 - Railroad police officer; duties and powers.
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§ 462.377. Railroad police officer; duties and powers.
Every railroad police officer, who is appointed and commissioned as provided in this act, shall have, exercise, and possess, throughout the state, while in the discharge of his or her duties as a railroad police officer, the powers of sheriffs, marshals, constables, and municipal police officers except in the service of civil process. A railroad police officer shall enforce and compel obedience to the laws of this state and to the ordinances of the cities, villages, and townships of this state when engaged in the discharge of his or her duties as a railroad police officer for the company.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 462.377 cover?
Section 462.377 ("Railroad police officer; duties and powers.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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