(a) Unlawful interference with a firefighter is knowingly:
- (1) Interfering with any firefighter while engaged in the performance of such firefighter's duties; or
- (2) obstructing, interfering with or impeding the efforts of any firefighter to reach the location of a fire or other emergency.
- (b) Unlawful interference with a firefighter is a class B person misdemeanor.
- (c) A person who violates the provisions of this section may also be prosecuted for, convicted of, and punished for assault or battery.
L. 2010, ch. 136, § 210; July 1, 2011.