N.Y. Penal Law § 195.17: Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Law
- Part 3. Specific Offenses
- Title L. Offenses Against Public Administration
- Article 195. Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally
§ 195.17 Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb,
destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance.
A person is guilty of obstruction of governmental duties by means of a
bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance when he or
she, in furtherance of a felony offense, knowingly and unlawfully
installs or causes to be installed a bomb, destructive device,
explosive, or hazardous substance, in any object, place, or compartment
that is subject to a search so as to obstruct, prevent, hinder or delay
the administration of law or performance of a government function.
Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive
device, explosive, or hazardous substance is a class D felony.
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