clear space clear space clear space white space
A
 r c h i v e s   o f   M a r y l a n d   O n l i n e
  Maryland State Archives | Index | Help | Search search for:
clear space
white space
Session Laws, 1999
Volume 796, Page 2619   View pdf image
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>
clear space clear space clear space white space

(5) When a federal law enforcement officer is acting under the authority
granted in paragraph (3)(i) of this subsection, the notification required under
paragraph (4) of this subsection shall be made at a reasonable time in advance.

(6) A federal law enforcement officer who exercises the powers set forth
in this subsection has the same legal status as a police officer of this State.

(7) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to impose liability upon
or to require indemnification by the State of Maryland or any local subdivision for any
act performed by a federal law enforcement officer pursuant to this subsection.

(8) (i) Any federal law enforcement officer acting pursuant to this
subsection shall enjoy the same protections provided to police officers of this State as
set forth in § 2-608 of the Courts Article with regard to charging documents against
police officers.

(ii) A federal law enforcement officer acting under this subsection
shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-611 of the Courts Article.

(i) (1) Except as provided in subsection (1)(7) of this section, the State Fire
Marshal or a full-time investigative and inspection assistant of the Office of the State
Fire Marshal has the powers of arrest set forth in subsection (c) of this section only as
to offenses listed under §§ 6, 7, 139C, and 410, of this article, and attempts,
conspiracies, and solicitations to commit these offenses.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1)(7) of this section, the State Fire
Marshal or a full-time investigative and inspection assistant of the Office of the State
Fire Marshal has the powers of arrest set forth in subsection (e) of this section only as
to offenses listed under §§ 8(a), 9, 9A, 11D, 111B, 151A, 151C, 156, and 470A(b)(4) of
this article, and attempting, causing, aiding, counseling, or procuring arson in the
first or second degree or malicious burning in the first or second degree.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (1)(7) of this section, the State Fire
Marshal or a full-time investigative and inspection assistant of the Office of the State
Fire Marshal does not have the powers of arrest set forth in subsections (a), (b), and
(d) of this section.

(j) (1) The fire investigators of Prince George's County Fire Department
have the same powers of arrest set forth in subsection (c) of this section as to offenses
listed under:

(i) §§ 6, 7, 139C, 151A, and 151C of this article, and attempts,
conspiracies, and solicitations to commit these offenses; and

(ii) Article 38A, §§ 27A and 31 of the Code.

(2) The fire investigators of the Prince George's County Fire Department
have the same powers of arrest set forth in subsection (e) of this section as to the
offenses:

(i) Listed under §§ 8(a), 9, 9A, 11D, 12A-2, 151, 156, 156B, and
470A(b)(4) of this article;

 

clear space
clear space
white space

Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.
Session Laws, 1999
Volume 796, Page 2619   View pdf image
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.


Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!



An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov.

©Copyright  November 18, 2025
Maryland State Archives