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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow those uniformed officers who serve in the Fire Marshal's office in the Town of Huntington the same powers and responsibilities as officers holding the same positions in the towns of Southampton, Brookhaven and Riverhead.
Summary of specific provisions
The Criminal Procedure Law §2.10, subdivision 63 is amended to add the words "Town of Huntington" to the existing law.
Justification
In amending the CPL, the State Legislature can dramatically expand the number of peace officers available to respond to certain emergencies by providing peace officer status to unarmed, uniformed-service members of the Fire Marshal's office in the Town of Huntington, when acting pursuant to their special duties in matters arising under the laws relating to fires, the extinguishment thereof and fire perils.
Prior legislative history
Veto 47, 2007 Veto 129, 2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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