§ 5-54-104 — Interference with a law enforcement or code enforcement officer

(a) (1) A person commits the offense of interference with a law enforcement officer if he or she knowingly employs or threatens to employ physical force against a law enforcement officer engaged in performing his or her official duties. (2) A person commits the offense of interference with a code enforcement officer if he or she knowingly employs or threatens to employ physical force against a code enforcement officer engaged in performing his or her official duties. (b) (1) Interference with a law enforcement officer or a code enforcement officer is a Class C felony if: (A) The person uses or threatens to use deadly physical force; or (B) The person is assisted by one (1) or more other persons and physical injury to the law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer results. (2) Otherwise, interference with a law enforcement officer or a code enforcement officer is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) (1) As used in this section, "code enforcement officer" means an individual charged with the duty of enforcing a municipal code, municipal ordinance, or municipal regulation as defined by a municipal code, municipal ordinance, or municipal regulation. (2) "Code enforcement officer" includes an animal control officer.

Legislative History

Acts 1975, No. 280, § 2804; 1977, No. 360, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2804; Acts 2009, No. 343, § 1.