SEC. 33-15-39. Peace officers.
Any county or municipality, through its governing board, and with the approval of the sheriff in a county, or the chief of police in a municipality, may confer upon members of emergency management auxiliary police units, the powers of peace officers, subject to such restrictions as shall be imposed.
SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 8610-20; Laws, 1952, ch. 312, Sec. 20; 1980, ch. 491, Sec. 19, eff from and after passage (approved May 9, 1980).