Code · Kentucky · Chapter 519 — Obstruction of public administration

519.020 Obstructing governmental operations.

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(1)A person is guilty of obstructing governmental operations when he intentionally

obstructs, impairs or hinders the performance of a governmental function by using

or threatening to use violence, force or physical interference.

(2)This section shall not apply to:

(a)Any means of avoiding compliance with the law without affirmative

interference with governmental functions; or

(b)The obstruction, impairment or hindrance of unlawful action by a public

servant; or

(c)The obstruction, impairment or hindrance of an arrest.

(3)Obstructing governmental operations is a Class A misdemeanor.