A person in a gathering who refuses to obey the reasonable official request or order of a peace officer or firefighter to move, for the purpose of promoting the public safety by dispersing those gathered in dangerous proximity to a fire or other emergency, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History. Code 1933, § 26-2606, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 660, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1259, § 11.
Cross references.
Freedom of assembly, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. IX.
Further provisions regarding willful failure or refusal to comply with order by policeman or firefighter directing, controlling, or regulating traffic, § 40-6-2 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 2 - Obstruction of Public Administration and Related Offenses
§ 16-10-20.1. Filing False Documents
§ 16-10-21. Conspiracy to Defraud State or Political Subdivision
§ 16-10-23. Impersonating a Public Officer or Employee
§ 16-10-24. Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-10-24.1. Obstructing or Hindering Firefighters
§ 16-10-24.3. Obstructing or Hindering Persons Making Emergency Telephone Calls
§ 16-10-24.4. Obstructing or Hindering Park Ranger
§ 16-10-25. Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer
§ 16-10-26. False Report of a Crime
§ 16-10-27. Transmitting False Report of Fire
§ 16-10-28. Transmitting a False Public Alarm; Restitution
§ 16-10-29. Request for Ambulance Service When Not Reasonably Needed
§ 16-10-30. Refusal to Obey Official Request at Fire or Other Emergency
§ 16-10-31. Concealing Death of Another Person
§ 16-10-32. Attempted Murder or Threatening of Witnesses in Official Proceedings
§ 16-10-33. Removal or Attempted Removal of Weapon From Public Official; Punishment
§ 16-10-34. Use of Laser Devices Against Law Enforcement Officer