35 Pa. Stat. § 2008

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-95
Section 2008 - Powers of persons enforcing this act and rules promulgated thereunder

The provisions of this act and rules, regulations and orders adopted and promulgated under the provisions of this act shall be enforced by the State Council of Civil Defense, local and district Councils of Civil Defense, political subdivisions and municipal and volunteer agencies. Subject to limitations contained in rules, regulations and orders of the State Council of Civil Defense, members of volunteer agencies shall have the powers of peace officers for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations and orders adopted and promulgated for the purpose of enforcing this act: Provided, however, That such powers shall not be exercised or performed by them except while they are on active duty and displaying an authorized identifying badge or other insignia during an air raid drill or attack.

35 P.S. § 2008

1942, Ex.Sess., April 13, P.L. 37, § 8. Amended 1951, March 19, P.L. 37, No. 5, § 2.