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(A) Unlawful interference with a firefighter is knowingly:

(1) Interfering with any firefighter while engaged in the performance of such firefighter’s duties; or

(2) Obstructing, interfering with or impeding the efforts of any firefighter to reach the location of a fire or other emergency.

(B) Unlawful interference with a firefighter is a class B public offense.

(C) A person who violates the provisions of this Section may also be prosecuted for, convicted of, and punished for assault or battery.

(D) The provisions of this Section do not apply to the act of a police officer securing the scene of an emergency. (Ord. 19-60 § 3, 2019; Ord. 03-78 § 4, 2003; Ord. 83-75 § 2, 1983.)