New York Laws
Article 195 - Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally
195.15 - Obstructing Firefighting Operations.

A person is guilty of obstructing firefighting operations when he or
she intentionally and unreasonably obstructs the efforts of any:

1. firefighter in extinguishing a fire, or prevents or dissuades
another from extinguishing or helping to extinguish a fire;

2. firefighter, police officer or peace officer in performing his or
her duties in circumstances involving an imminent danger created by an
explosion, threat of explosion or the presence of toxic fumes or gases;
or

3. firefighter performing emergency medical care on a sick or injured
person.

Obstructing firefighting operations is a class A misdemeanor.

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