Sec. 7. A person other than a firefighter who, with intent to mislead a firefighter or law enforcement officer as to the person's status as a dispatched firefighter, knowingly or intentionally enters an emergency incident area while wearing, transporting, or otherwise possessing a uniform, fire protective clothing, or fire protective gear commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if, as a proximate result of the person entering the emergency incident area, a person or firefighter suffers bodily injury.
As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.517.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 44.1. Offenses Against General Public Administration
Chapter 4. Firefighting and Emergency Services
35-44.1-4-1. "Dispatched Firefighter"
35-44.1-4-1.5. "Emergency Incident"
35-44.1-4-2. "Emergency Incident Area"
35-44.1-4-4. "Fire Protective Clothing and Fire Protective Gear"
35-44.1-4-5. Refusal to Leave an Emergency Incident Area
35-44.1-4-6. Refusal to Leave an Emergency Incident Area by a Nondispatched Firefighter
35-44.1-4-7. Impersonating a Firefighter at an Emergency Incident Area
35-44.1-4-8. Obstructing a Firefighter