Ch. 92 1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(v) Section 287 (relating to possession of hypodermic syringes, etc.,

restricted);

(vi) Sections 342 through 344 (theft) where the value of the property
stolen was less than $300;

(vii) Sections 276 through 302 (relating to drugs and other dangerous
substances) as they shall be amended from time to time;

(viii) Section 36B (relating to handguns);

(ix) Section 388 (relating to manslaughter by automobile, motorboat,

etc.); and

(x) Section 335A (relating to indecent exposure).

(2) Attempts to commit the offenses specified in the following sections of
Article 27 as they may be amended from time to time:

(i) Section 8(a) (relating to malicious burning);

(ii) Section 111 (relating to destroying, injuring, etc., property of

another);

(iii) Sections 342 through 344 (theft) where the value of the property
stolen was less than $300;

(iv) Section 33A (relating to breaking into a building or boat with

intent to steal);

(v) Sections 276 through 302 (relating to drugs and other dangerous
substances), as they shall be amended from time to time.

(g) For purposes of this section, the term "police officer" means any person who,
in an official capacity, is authorized by law to make arrests and who is:

(1) A member of the Department of State Police;

(2) A member of the Baltimore City Police Department;

(3) A member of the Baltimore City School Police Force;

(4) A member of the police department, bureau, or force of any county;

(5) A member of the police department, bureau, or force of any
incorporated city or town, except Baltimore City, which is a "qualifying municipality", as
defined in § 66(a)(7) and § 69 of Article 88B of this Code;

(6) A member of the Mass Transit Administration Police Force, or the
Maryland Port Administration Police Force of the Department of Transportation or the
Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force;

(7) A member of the University of Maryland or Morgan State University
Police Force;

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