Miss. Code § 97-35-51

Current through 4/30/2024
Section 97-35-51 - Obstructing access to emergency assistance; penalties

Any person who verbally or physically obstructs, prevents, or hinders another person from seeking or receiving emergency medical assistance, emergency assistance from a third party, or emergency assistance from law enforcement or other emergency personnel, with the intent to cause or allow physical harm or injury to that person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

Miss. Code § 97-35-51

Laws, 2011, ch. 306, § 1, eff. 7/1/2011.