Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)

ORS (Criminal Code) § 162.257: Interfering with a firefighter or emergency medical services provider

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a Class A misdemeanor by intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a firefighter or emergency medical services provider from performing their lawful duties, knowing their occupational status.

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