(a) In addition to any other powers conferred by this title, the Secretary and every Natural Resources police officer shall have all the powers conferred upon police officers of the State. These powers may be exercised anywhere within the State. The Natural Resources Police Force specifically is charged with enforcing the natural resource and conservation laws of the State.
(b) Every Natural Resources police officer appointed under § 1–203 of this subtitle shall perform duties the Secretary designates.
(c) Any law enforcement employee of the Department of Natural Resources who works overtime for any reason, whether or not the employee receives monetary payment for that overtime work, shall be considered to be employed by this State during those hours for purposes of all other employee entitlements.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 1 - Department of Natural Resources
Subtitle 2 - Natural Resources Police Force
Section 1-201 - Legislative Findings
Section 1-201.1 - Established; Responsibilities
Section 1-202 - Responsibilities of Secretary Generally
Section 1-203 - Appointment of Officers; Badges; Commissions
Section 1-204 - Powers and Duties Generally; Overtime Work
Section 1-205 - Citations; Written Promise to Appear; Failure to Appear
Section 1-206 - Obedience to Orders of Officers
Section 1-207 - Impersonating an Officer
Section 1-208 - Assistance From Other Officials
Section 1-210 - Pursuit of Offenders Across Maryland-Virginia Water Boundary