# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 17. Powers and Property

### Subtitle 3. Park Police

#### Section 17-302

(a) The park police:

  (1) possess all the powers and authority vested by existing law in the Montgomery County and Prince George's County police;

  (2) are responsible to and under the supervision of the Commission; and

  (3) shall exercise supervisory jurisdiction over the park system.

(b) The park police shall:

  (1) prevent crime;

  (2) apprehend criminals;

  (3) enforce the criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State;

  (4) enforce park regulations; and

  (5) perform other related duties that the Commission imposes.

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Md. Code Ann., Land Use (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)