BILL NUMBER: S9897
SPONSOR: O'MARA
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating
uniformed marine patrol officers as peace officers in the county of
Seneca
 
PURPOSE:
To allow the sheriff of Seneca County to appoint marine patrol officers
in their jurisdiction
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Authorizes the Seneca County sheriff to appoint marine patrol
officers.
Section 2. States the effective date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The County of Seneca has requested the enactment of legislation that
would allow the Sheriff to appoint marine patrol officers. Currently,
the County has a pressing need for such officers, but existing law does
not grant the authority to appoint or hire them. This l legislation
would resolve that issue, enabling Seneca to access the same resources
available to other counties.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S9897: 2.10 criminal procedure law