Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 2-102: (a) This section does not apply to an employee of the Department of State Police to whom the Secretary of State Police assigns the powers contained in § 2-412 of the Public Safety Article

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This statute defines police officers' authority to make arrests, conduct investigations, and enforce state laws statewide under specified conditions, and requires notification to relevant officials when doing so.

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