(a) General rule.--Any person who interferes with any officer of this Commonwealth in the performance of his duty under the provisions of this title commits a summary offense of the first degree.
(a.1) Resisting inspection or apprehension.--Any person who by force, menace, threat or in any manner resists inspection or arrest for violation of any of the provisions of this title or who refuses to go with an officer authorized to enforce this title after an arrest has been made commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) Assaulting an officer.--A violation of 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), that involves a person listed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702(c)(38), and 2702.1 (relating to assault of law enforcement officer) is an offense under this title, and the penalties set forth in 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 2702 and 2702.1 shall apply.
(c) Producing identification.--Any person required by this title or the regulations promulgated hereunder to carry positive identification who refuses to produce such identification upon request of any officer or any holder of any license or permit issued under this title who refuses to sign his name in the presence of the officer when such action is requested to establish the person's identity commits a summary offense of the second degree.
(Dec. 22, 1989, P.L.735, No.102, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Nov. 3, 1999, P.L.447, No.41, eff. Jan. 1, 2000; Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1205, No.150, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 150 amended subsec. (b).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 901 - Powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies
Section 902 - Enforcement of other laws
Section 903 - Delegation of enforcement powers
Section 904 - Interference with officers
Section 905 - Reciprocal enforcement on Delaware River
Section 906 - Fleeing or attempting to elude an officer
Section 907 - Operation of vehicle or boat without lights to avoid identification or arrest
Section 908 - False identification or false or fraudulent statements on reports, etc
Section 909 - Interference with lawful fishing and boating prohibited
Section 910 - Unlawful use of computer
Section 911 - Liability for conduct of another; complicity
Section 921 - Time for commencing prosecutions
Section 922 - Possession prima facie evidence of violation
Section 923 - Classification of offenses and penalties
Section 924 - Costs for summary offenses
Section 925 - Acknowledgment of guilt and receipts for payment
Section 926 - Disposition of fines and penalties
Section 927 - Forfeiture of fish and devices
Section 928 - Revocation, suspension or denial of license, permit or registration
Section 929 - Suspension of privileges pending payment of penalties