North Dakota Code 49-10.1-05 – Railroad police
Railroad police officers who are designated by a railroad to be licensed under the laws of this state, while within the scope of employment with the railroad, have the authority of a “law enforcement officer” as defined under section 12.1-01-04 for the purpose of:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 49-10.1-05
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Arresting an individual committing a felony on railroad property or associated with railroad equipment; 2. Arresting an individual committing a misdemeanor involving railroad property or relating to persons or property being transported by the railroad, or awaiting transportation by the railroad; 3. Issuing a citation to an individual committing an infraction or noncriminal offense on or relating to railroad property, or to individuals or property being transported by the railroad, or awaiting transportation by the railroad; and
4. Removing an individual from a train who has no right to be there, or who is engaging in a conduct prohibited by title 12.1.