Each railroad company located wholly or partly in the State may apply for the appointment of railroad police officers:
(1) to protect property, patrons, passengers, tenants, employees, equipment, and services; and
(2) to preserve peace and order on railroad premises, easements, appurtenant property, trains, cars, and other vehicles.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Maryland Railroad Police Act
Section 3-402 - Appointment of Railroad Police Officers Authorized
Section 3-403 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 3-404 - Applications for Appointments
Section 3-405 - Issuance of Appointment
Section 3-406 - Scope of Appointment
Section 3-407 - Liability for Wrongful Actions or Abuse of Powers
Section 3-409 - Badges and Identification Cards
Section 3-411 - Term of Appointment
Section 3-412 - End of Employment
Section 3-413 - Confinement of Arrestees