N.Y. Penal Law § 195.15
Obstructing firefighting operations
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Current — January 1, 2018
As of January 1, 2015
§ 195.15 Obstructing firefighting operations.\n A person is guilty of obstructing firefighting operations when he\nintentionally and unreasonably obstructs the efforts of any:\n 1. fireman in extinguishing a fire, or prevents or dissuades another\nfrom extinguishing or helping to extinguish a fire; or\n 2. fireman, police officer or peace officer in performing his duties\nin circumstances involving an imminent danger created by an explosion,\nthreat of explosion or the presence of toxic fumes or gases.\n Obstructing firefighting operations is a class A misdemeanor.\n
§ 195.15 Obstructing firefighting operations.\n A person is guilty of obstructing firefighting operations when he or\nshe intentionally and unreasonably obstructs the efforts of any:\n 1. firefighter in extinguishing a fire, or prevents or dissuades\nanother from extinguishing or helping to extinguish a fire;\n 2. firefighter, police officer or peace officer in performing his or\nher duties in circumstances involving an imminent danger created by an\nexplosion, threat of explosion or the presence of toxic fumes or gases;\nor\n 3. firefighter performing emergency medical care on a sick or injured\nperson.\n Obstructing firefighting operations is a class A misdemeanor.\n
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