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Ch. 194
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2007 Laws of Maryland
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(d) (1) The powers of members of fire companies appointed as deputy
sheriffs under this section are limited to those necessary to perform the duties of
deputy sheriffs while functioning at:
(i) parades;
(ii) accidents;
(iii) floods;
(iv) other emergencies; or
(v) public events conducted by or under the auspices of a fire
company or the sheriffs department.
(2) The powers authorized under this subsection may be exercised:
(i) in a municipal corporation, subject to the discretion and
control of the chief of the police force of the municipal corporation;
(ii) in other areas of the county; and
(iii) on State roads, subject to the discretion and control of the
Department of State Police.
(3) A member appointed as deputy sheriff is deemed to be performing
the duties of deputy sheriff when on duty and wearing a badge of authority.
(4) A member appointed as deputy sheriff may not use a weapon in the
performance of duties authorized under this subsection.
(5) In Allegany County, Carroll County, Frederick County, and
Harford County, a member appointed as deputy sheriff may also perform traffic
control for public functions held by a municipal corporation, group, or committee on
request for and approval of the services by the sheriff.
(e) (1) (i) A member appointed as deputy sheriff performing the duties
of deputy sheriff in an emergency situation to which a fire company or ambulance
company has been dispatched by the Allegany County Emergency Management Center
in Allegany County, the Frederick County Central Alarm Board in Frederick County,
or the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center in Carroll County, is subject to
the authority of the commanding officer of that fire company or ambulance company.
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