Designates officers and members of a fire investigation unit in Franklin county as peace officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate officers and members of a fire investigation unit in a fire department located in Franklin county as peace officers. This designation applies when they are acting pursuant to their special duties in matters related to fires and their extinguishment. The bill specifies that these officers are not authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Designates officers and members of a fire investigation unit in Franklin county as peace officers.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to designate officers and members of a fire investigation unit in a fire department located in Franklin county as peace officers. This designation applies when they are acting pursuant to their special duties in matters related to fires and their extinguishment. The bill specifies that these officers are not authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.