(a) In this title, “police officer” means:
(1) Any uniformed police officer; or
(2) Any civilian employee of the Department of State Police or of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force assigned to enforce this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title, but only while acting under written authorization of the Secretary of State Police.
(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, any police officer shall have the authority to enforce this title and any rule or regulation adopted under it.
(2) A civilian employee of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force shall have the authority stated in paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the individual is:
(i) Acting under the immediate direction and control of a uniformed police officer; and
(ii) Certified by the Department of State Police to enforce this title and any rule or regulation adopted under it.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 22 - Vehicle Laws -- Equipment of Vehicles
Subtitle 1 - Scope and Effect of Equipment Provisions
Section 22-101 - Driving With Improper Equipment Prohibited
Section 22-102 - Authority of Administrator
Section 22-103 - Program of Market Surveillance; Notice to Seller of Unapproved Device
Section 22-104 - Unlawful to Remove or Alter Safety Device or Equipment
Section 22-105 - Alterations Reducing Effectiveness of Bumpers