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2017 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 519 - OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
.020 Obstructing governmental operations.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 519.020 (2017)
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519.020 Obstructing governmental operations. (1) (2) (3) A person is guilty of obstructing governmental operations when he intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the performance of a governmental function by using or threatening to use violence, force or physical interference. This section shall not apply to: (a) Any means of avoiding compliance with the law without affirmative interference with governmental functions; or (b) The obstruction, impairment or hindrance of unlawful action by a public servant; or (c) The obstruction, impairment or hindrance of an arrest. Obstructing governmental operations is a Class A misdemeanor. Effective: January 1, 1975 History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 164, effective January 1, 1975.
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