(A) Authorized officers. Except as otherwise provided by statute, only a peace officer and part-time peace officer may:
(1) Ask a person receiving a citation to give a written promise to appear in court; or
(2) Take a person into custody as permitted by M.S. § 629.34, as it may be amended from time to time.
(1994 Code, § 9-7.1)
(B) Authorized city employees. The following city employees may issue citations in lieu of arrest or continue detention for violations of the city code:
(1) Peace officers and part-time peace officers;
(2) Reserve officers;
(3) Zoning Administrator;
(4) Building Inspector;
(5) Fire Chief; and
(6) Community service officers.
(1994 Code, § 9-7.2)
Cross-reference:
Traffic code general penalty, see § 70.99