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N.Y. Penal Law § 195.17: Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title L. Offenses Against Public Administration
  4. 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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