(a) A member of the National Guard has the same police power, authority, and status with respect to the enforcement of the law relating to criminal matters in the military area to which the member is assigned, as a law enforcement or peace officer has in the officer’s respective jurisdiction if:
(1) the Adjutant General designates the member as National Guard full-time support personnel under Title 32 of the United States Code;
(2) the Department controls or has jurisdiction over the member; and
(3) the member is acting as a National Guard member.
(b) A member of the National Guard has the immunities and defenses available to a law enforcement or peace officer in a criminal proceeding or civil suit brought because of an act performed in the course of employment and duty under this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 13-401 - Composition; Organization
Section 13-403 - Assignment to Divisions, Brigades, and Other Tactical Units
Section 13-404 - Power of National Guard to Receive Property and Revenues
Section 13-405 - Tuition Assistance
Section 13-406 - Compensation for National Guard Ordered Out for State Active Duty or Training
Section 13-407 - Oath -- Commissioned Officer of National Guard
Section 13-408 - Date of Taking Rank