1399-S AMH HAYE WALK 027

SHB 1399 - H AMD 281

By Representative Hayes

ADOPTED 03/11/2013

    On page 2, line 18, after "generally." insert "A general authority Washington peace officer includes a natural resource investigator employed by the department of natural resources who has obtained and continues to maintain certification by the commission."

    On page 16, after line 32, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 43.12 RCW to read as follows:

    In order to qualify as a general authority Washington peace officer as defined in RCW 10.93.020 an employee of the department of natural resources must be certified by the criminal justice training commission pursuant to RCW 43.101.095."

    Correct the title

EFFECT:  Provides that only those employees of the Department of Natural Resources who have peace officer certification may be considered general authority law enforcement officers.

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