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House amends peace‑officer bill to clarify deputization for seasonal park needs
Utah House of Representatives · February 4, 1997
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Summary
Lawmakers amended HB 202 to clarify that persons deputized for state parks must be certified officers and that 'seasonal' personnel (not full‑time staff) may be deputized; sponsors said the change preserves current authority and does not alter retirement benefits.
The House considered amendments to HB 202 (Peace Officer Standards and Training). Members debated whether language permitted park authorities to deputize persons without post‑training or to extend full police powers; sponsors said the amendment…
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