SECTION 1. The chief of police of the town of Charlton may, if the chief deems necessary, appoint individuals with a law enforcement background as special police officers for the purpose of performing police details or any other police duties arising therefrom or during the course of police detail work, whether or not related to the detail work. Prior to appointment under this act, a special police officer shall pass a medical examination conducted by a physician or other certified professional chosen by the town to determine whether the special police officer is capable of performing the essential duties of a special police officer and the cost thereof shall be borne by the special police officer.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, a special police officer shall not be subject to maximum age restrictions applied to regular officers under chapter 32 of the General Laws, but shall not be eligible to serve as a special police officer upon reaching the age of 70.

SECTION 3. Special police officers appointed under this act shall be subject to the limitation on hours worked and other restrictions on earnings as provided in paragraph (b) of section 91 of chapter 32 of the General Laws.

SECTION 4. Special police officers shall be subject to the rules and regulations, policies and procedures and requirements of the chief of police of the town of Charlton including, but not limited to, restrictions on the type of detail assignments, requirements regarding medical examinations to determine continuing capability to perform the duties of a special police officer, requirements for training, requirements for firearms licensing and qualifications and requirements regarding uniform and equipment. Special police officers shall not be subject to section 96B of chapter 41 of the General Laws. The cost of all training, uniforms and equipment shall be borne by the special police officer.

SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon passage.