This amendment revises the scope of authority for state park peace officers by restoring previously stricken language and adding provisions allowing them to enforce felony statutes when felonies are observed or discovered during their official duties.
- Eliminates the previous Nethercott second reading amendment entirely, effectively reverting to an earlier version of the bill. (Lines 1-2)
- In the definition of peace officer for park rangers and superintendents, restores language describing where they can act (within state park boundaries and when responding to requests to assist other peace officers) and adds authority to enforce felony statutes following observation or discovery of felonies during their official duties. (Page 2, lines 4-15)
- Applies the same restorations and additions to the parallel definition in the criminal procedure statute, restoring descriptive language and adding felony enforcement authority. (Page 3, lines 2-28)
- Restores language regarding when park peace officers can act in extraterritorial situations and adds authority to enforce felony statutes following observation or discovery of felonies during their official duties. (Page 4, lines 12-39)
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