Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 711-1113 - Interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle(1) A person commits the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes:(a) Damage of a public transit vehicle, resulting in the vehicle's removal from service; or(b) The unreasonable interruption of a public transit system or service.(2) As used in this section, "public transit vehicle" includes:(a) Any public paratransit vehicle providing service to the disabled;(b) Any transit vehicle used for the transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares, including any taxi; and(c) Any transit vehicle owned or operated by a government entity, including any school bus.(3) Interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle shall be a violation; provided that interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle that results in serious bodily injury to, or death of, any person, shall be a class C felony.Amended by L 2024, c 224,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by L 2023, c 191,§ 1, eff. 7/3/2023.