Department investigators deemed peace officers while acting in scope of authority, when
Workers at the Missouri Department of Revenue who are also licensed as peace officers can act like police officers when they are investigating license, fee, or tax issues. When acting as peace officers, they can only arrest someone for breaking rules about fees, licenses, or taxes — or if someone is in immediate danger.
301.216. investigators s while acting in scope of , when — on power to . — Department investigators licensed as peace officers by the of the department of public safety under chapter 590 shall be deemed to be peace officers within the state of Missouri while acting in an investigation to the of this chapter and any provisions regarding fees, licenses, or taxes administered by the director. The power of arrest of a department investigator acting as a peace officer shall be limited to offenses involving fees, licenses, taxes, or in situations of to the investigator or another person.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2012 H.B. 1402)
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