Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 751 – Obstructing government administration
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1. A person is guilty of obstructing government administration if the person intentionally interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function.
[PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 751
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
2. This section does not apply to:
A. Refusal by a person to submit to an arrest or detention; [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
B. Escape by a person from official custody, as defined in section 755; or [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
C. Intentional interference by a person under Title 21?A, section 674, subsection 2, paragraph E. [PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).]
3. Obstructing government administration is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 351, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 568, §1 (AMD).