New York S05253 designates fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers.

New York S05253 amends the criminal procedure law to designate fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers. This designation applies when they are acting pursuant to their special duties in matters relating to fires, their extinguishment, and fire perils. The bill also specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S05253 designates fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers.

New York S05253 amends the criminal procedure law to designate fire marshals employed in the Long Island Rail Road Company Office of the Fire Marshals as peace officers. This designation applies when they are acting pursuant to their special duties in matters relating to fires, their extinguishment, and fire perils. The bill also specifies that these officers cannot carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.