1. (1) to protect property, patrons, passengers, tenants, employees, equipment, and services; and
2. (2) to preserve peace and order on railroad premises, easements, appurtenant property, trains, cars, and other vehicles.

Each railroad company located wholly or partly in the State may apply for the appointment of railroad police officers:

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.