Any person who verbally or physically obstructs, prevents, or hinders another person from seeking or receiving emergency medical assistance, emergency assistance from a third party, or emergency assistance from law enforcement or other emergency personnel, with the intent to cause or allow physical harm or injury to that person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 35 - Crimes Against Public Peace and Safety
§ 97-35-9. Disturbance by explosions, noises or offensive conduct
§ 97-35-11. Disturbance by abusive language or indecent exposure; exception
§ 97-35-13. Disturbance in public place
§ 97-35-17. Disturbance of worship; proceedings and penalty
§ 97-35-21. Lighthouse property and navigation lights; destroying, extinguishing, etc.
§ 97-35-45. False alarm of fire
§ 97-35-47. False reporting of crime
§ 97-35-51. Obstructing access to emergency assistance; penalties