Sec. 367.
(1) Upon application in writing of a company owning, leasing, using, or operating any railroad company in this state, whether by steam, electricity, or other motive power, accompanied by the statements of 3 reputable United States citizens testifying to the moral character of the person mentioned in the application, the director of the department of state police, if the director finds the person to be suitable and qualified, may appoint and commission the person to act as a police officer for the company, upon the premises of the company, or elsewhere within the state, when in the discharge of his or her duties as a police officer for the company.
(2) A person shall not be eligible to receive an appointment unless the person is 18 years of age or older and has completed a minimum of 440 hours of training, which shall be certified by the Michigan law enforcement training council created by the Michigan law enforcement officers training council act of 1965, Act No. 203 of the Public Acts of 1965, being sections 28.601 to 28.616 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Every police officer so appointed shall be known and designated as a railroad police officer. A railroad police officer's commission shall be in force until it becomes null and void or terminated as provided in this act.
(3) A railroad police officer employed on or before November 18, 1975 may continue that employment, and failure to meet the training standards required by this act shall not be grounds for dismissal or termination of employment.
History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 354 of 1993 - Railroad Code of 1993 (462.101 - 462.451)
Section 462.101 - Short Title.
Section 462.103 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 462.105 - Definitions; a to G.
Section 462.107 - Definitions; H to P.
Section 462.109 - Definitions; R to W.
Section 462.131 - Regulatory and Police Power of Department; Rules.
Section 462.133 - Records to Be Kept by Department.
Section 462.137 - Reports to Be Furnished to Department.
Section 462.155 - Rescission, Alteration, or Amendment of Order.
Section 462.157 - Orders, Regulations, Practices, and Services; Effect.
Section 462.161 - Review of Order; Time for Bringing Action.
Section 462.175 - Authority of Department to Obtain Information.
Section 462.203 - Stock Certificate; Signature; Seal.
Section 462.205 - Applicability of MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098 to Railroad Corporations.
Section 462.217 - Annual Meeting; Statement of Affairs.
Section 462.221 - Stock as Personal Estate; Transfer.
Section 462.223 - Railroad Company; Liabilities and Restrictions.
Section 462.225 - Ownership and Operation of Steamboats, Barges, or Vessels; Conditions.
Section 462.227 - Ownership and Operation of Steamboats, Barges, or Vessels; Number; Restrictions.
Section 462.233 - Cutting Dangerous Trees.
Section 462.235 - Land Held by Foreign Company; Transfer of Title.
Section 462.241 - Acquisition of Property in Manner Prescribed by MCL 213.51 to 213.77; Exception.
Section 462.243 - Purchase of Land Belonging to State, City, Village, County, or Township.
Section 462.247 - Negotiation by Railroad Bridge or Tunnel Company With Railroad Company; Purpose.
Section 462.251 - Removal of Person From Train by Conductor or Employee.
Section 462.257 - Conduct as Felony or Misdemeanor; Penalties.
Section 462.259 - Liability of Railroad Company for Loss or Damage by Fire.
Section 462.261 - Liability of Railroad Company for Death or Injury to Passenger.
Section 462.263 - Transportation of Railroad Employees; Vehicles.
Section 462.303 - Traffic Control Devices; Determination and Order by Department.
Section 462.305 - Order of Department.
Section 462.311 - Passive Traffic Control Devices; Street Lighting.
Section 462.313 - National Inventory Signs.
Section 462.315 - Active Traffic Control Devices; Maintenance Payments.
Section 462.317 - Clear Vision Areas; Expenditure of Funds Relating to High Speed Rail Corridor.
Section 462.321 - Acquisition of Property Rights by Condemnation.
Section 462.323 - Farm Crossings; Other Private Crossings.
Section 462.325 - Fencing in Agricultural Areas; Other Areas.
Section 462.333 - Unsafe Bridge; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 462.335 - Unsafe Bridge; Penalties for Certain Conduct.
Section 462.337 - Applicability of Act.
Section 462.351 - “Operator” and “Operate” Defined.
Section 462.355 - Repealed. 2002, Act 658, Eff. Apr. 1, 2003.
Section 462.359 - Chemical Test and Analysis of Operator's Blood, Urine, or Breath.
Section 462.361 - Chemical Tests of Blood, Breath, or Urine; Consent; Administration.
Section 462.363 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; Report.
Section 462.365 - Report of Certain Convictions; Form.
Section 462.369 - Railroad Police Officer Applicant; Cost of Training.
Section 462.371 - Railroad Police Officer; Application Fee; Identification.
Section 462.373 - Railroad Police Officer; Notice of Appointment.
Section 462.375 - Railroad Police Officer; Oath.
Section 462.377 - Railroad Police Officer; Duties and Powers.
Section 462.379 - Keepers of Jails, Lockups, and Station Houses.
Section 462.381 - Railroad Police Officer; Wearing and Receiving Badge.
Section 462.383 - Railroad Police Officer; Surety Bond.
Section 462.385 - Railroad Police Officer; Delivery of Commission; Identification Card; Roster.
Section 462.387 - Railroad Police Officer; Compensation.
Section 462.389 - Railroad Police Officer; Termination.
Section 462.400 - Employee Sanitation and Shelter Facilities; Rules; Compliance With Section.
Section 462.431 - Liens; Effect.
Section 462.450 - Applicability of Act to Street Railway Organized Under MCL 472.1 to 472.31.