Arrest and prohibition powers of commanding officers

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    (a)    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)    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.


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