Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Natural Resources Police Force
Section 1-201.1 - Established; Responsibilities

(a)    There is a Natural Resources Police Force in the Department that serves as a public safety agency with statewide authority to enforce conservation, boating, and criminal laws.
    (b)    The responsibilities of the Natural Resources Police Force include:
        (1)    Providing maritime and rural search and rescue services;
        (2)    Providing public education in hunting, boating, and water safety;
        (3)    Providing primary law enforcement services for State parks, State forests, wildlife management areas, and public lands owned and managed by the Department; and
        (4)    Serving as the lead agency for maritime homeland security on State waterways.

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