Section 5-60-123 - Obstruction or interference with emergency medical personnel or first responder

(a) As used in this section: (1) 'Emergency medical services personnel' includes without limitation a governmental, private, or volunteer: (A) Emergency medical services personnel;(B) Rescue technician; or(C) Emergency medical care provider; and(2) 'First responder' means a firefighter or a law enforcement officer.(b) A person who knowingly obstructs or interferes with emergency medical services personnel or a first responder in the performance of the emergency medical services personnel's or first responder's rescue mission upon conviction is guilty of: (1) A Class A misdemeanor if the person uses or threatens to use physical force; or(2) A Class C misdemeanor if otherwise committed.(c) A person who purposely obstructs or interferes with emergency medical services personnel or a first responder in the performance of the emergency medical services personnel's or first responder's rescue mission upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.Amended by Act 2017, No. 952,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.Acts 2005, No. 1683, § 1; 2009, No. 689, § 2.