1. A person who, with intent to prevent or obstruct the response to an emergency, damages, removes or hinders the operation of any vehicle, apparatus, equipment or animal being used or which may be used in an emergency by a member of a search and rescue organization, is guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155, proportionate to the value of the loss resulting therefrom, but in no event less than a misdemeanor.
2. As used in this section, “vehicle” means any device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported.