ยง 12-c. Obstructing health officer in performance of his duty. A
person who wilfully opposes or obstructs a health officer or physician
charged with enforcement of the health laws, in performing any legal
duty, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Article 1 - Short Title and Definitions: General Provisions
10 - Legal Presumptions; Evidence.
11 - Rules and Regulations of the Department; Evidence.
12 - Violations of Health Laws or Regulations; Penalties and Injunctions.
12-A - Formal Hearings; Notice and Procedure.
12-B - Wilful Violation of Health Laws.
12-C - Obstructing Health Officer in Performance of His Duty.
12-D - Filing of Certain Information by Medical Facilities.
13 - Enforcement: Against Officers.
15 - Examination and Inspection of Public Works.
17 - Release of Medical Records.
18 - Access to Patient Information.
18-A - Disclosure of Information.
18-B - Procedures in the Course of Education or Training; Consent.
19 - Reasonable Charges for Medicare Beneficiaries.
20 - Accelerated Death Benefits.