ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 339

SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF A LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, A
LICENSED CLINICAL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, OR A LICENSED CLINICAL
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR, THE INSURED OR ANY OTHER PERSON COVERED
BY THE POLICY OR CERTIFICATE IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE
SERVICE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2003.

Approved May 13, 2003.

CHAPTER 339
(House Bill 900)

AN ACT concerning

Montgomery County Arson Fire and Explosive Investigators - Warrantless

Arrest Power

MC 311-03

FOR the purpose of authorizing a Montgomery County arson fire and explosive
investigator to make an arrest without a warrant under certain circumstances
for the commission of certain felonies and certain other crimes; defining a
certain term; and generally relating to Montgomery County arson fire and
explosive investigators and the power of warrantless arrest.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Criminal Procedure
Section 2-209

Annotated Code of Maryland
(2001 Volume and 2002 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Criminal Procedure

2-209.

(A) IN THIS SECTION, "MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE
INVESTIGATOR" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO:

(1)      IS ASSIGNED TO THE FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE INVESTIGATIONS
SECTION OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE; AND

(2)      (I) HAS THE RANK OF A FIRE RESCUE LIEUTENANT OR HIGHER;
AND

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