519.082 Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree.

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(1)A person is guilty of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree

when, with the intent to disrupt, impede, or prevent the General Assembly from

conducting business, he or she:

(a)Knowingly engages in, conspires to engage in, or facilitates another person

engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct in any legislative building; and

(b)The conduct disrupts, impedes, or prevents the General Assembly from

conducting business.

(2)Interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree is:

(a)A Class A misdemeanor; and

(b)A Class D felony for a third or subsequent offense.

(3)Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:

(a)Assembly in traditional public forums, including but not limited to the Capitol

rotunda and outdoor areas of the Capitol grounds; or

(b)Attendance at legislative meetings.