542.261. Peace officer defined.

Peace officer defined.

542.261. As used in sections 542.261 to 542.296 and section 542.301,the term "peace officer" means a police officer, member of the highwaypatrol or water patrol to the extent otherwise permitted by law to conductsearches, sheriff or deputy sheriff.

(L. 1974 S.B. 366 § 1, A.L. 2004 S.B. 920)