Opinion No. (1987)

Dear Mr. Rice:

This opinion is in response to your question asking:

Does the jurisdiction of a Water Patrolman appointed by the Division of Water Safety extend to all the waterways of this state and all land adjoining within 600 feet?

The jurisdiction of water patrolmen is specifically set out in Section 306.165, RSMo 1986, which provides:

Section 306.165. Water patrolman, powers, duties and jurisdiction of. — Each water patrolman appointed by the division of water safety and each of such other employees as may be designated by the division, before entering upon his duties, shall take and…