Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 3-402

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

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.