Section 13-208 - Arrest and prohibition powers of commanding officers.

§ 13-208. Arrest and prohibition powers of commanding officers.
 

(a)  Arrest powers.- During a time of duty, a commanding officer may arrest for the period of the time of duty an individual who: 

(1) trespasses on a camp ground, parade ground, armory, or other place devoted to that duty; 

(2) disrupts in any way the orderly discharge of duty by those under arms; or 

(3) interrupts or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from duty. 

(b)  Prohibition powers.- A commanding officer may prohibit within the limits of a post, camp ground, place of encampment, parade, or drill that is under the command of the officer: 

(1) the sale or use of alcoholic beverages; 

(2) huckster or auction sales; and 

(3) gambling. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 65, § 55; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]