Bill > A06997

This bill amends the New York State criminal procedure law to designate uniformed marine patrol officers appointed by the Seneca County sheriff as peace officers within the county. Specifically, the bill adds a new subdivision to Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law that officially recognizes these marine patrol officers as peace officers, with an important limitation: while they are granted peace officer status, they are not automatically authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have obtained the appropriate license under section 400.00 of the penal law, and even then, they can only carry a firearm while on active duty. Peace officers have certain law enforcement powers that are more limited than those of full police officers, typically focused on specific jurisdictions or types of enforcement. In this case, the bill provides official legal recognition for marine patrol officers in Seneca County, clarifying their status and operational boundaries.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6997