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2014 New York Laws
PEN - Penal
Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Title L - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Article 195 - (195.00 - 195.20) OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT AND OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS GENERALLY
195.15 - Obstructing firefighting operations.

NY Penal L § 195.15 (2014) What's This?
195.15 Obstructing firefighting operations.

A  person  is  guilty  of  obstructing firefighting operations when he
  intentionally and unreasonably obstructs the efforts of any:

1. fireman in extinguishing a fire, or prevents or  dissuades  another
  from extinguishing or helping to extinguish a fire; or

2.  fireman,  police officer or peace officer in performing his duties
  in circumstances involving an imminent danger created by  an  explosion,
  threat of explosion or the presence of toxic fumes or gases.

Obstructing firefighting operations is a class A misdemeanor.

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