Oregon Statutes 162.257 – Interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical services provider
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(1) A person commits the crime of interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical services provider if the person, knowing that another person is a firefighter or emergency medical services provider, intentionally acts in a manner that prevents, or attempts to prevent, a firefighter or emergency medical services provider from performing the lawful duties of the firefighter or emergency medical services provider.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.257
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical services provider is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) As used in this section, ’emergency medical services provider’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 682.025. [2003 c.529 § 2; 2011 c.703 § 26]