§ 3–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 3-401 (2026)
Title 3. Law Enforcement
Subtitle 4. Maryland Railroad Police Act
§ 3–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Railroad company” means a railway company or corporation, together with its subsidiaries, corporate affiliates, and parent companies, that is engaged as a common carrier in the furnishing or sale of transportation subject to Subtitle IV of Title 49 of the United States Code.
(2)
“Railroad company” includes a corporation the title of which contains a combination of words similar to “railway company”.
(c)
“Railroad police officer” means an individual appointed by the Governor to act as a police officer for a railroad company under this subtitle.
(d)
“Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police.