§ 8.50.080. Obstruction or hindrance of emergency operations, violation of emergency laws or regulations, unauthorized wearing, carrying or displaying of emergency identification, punishment of violations.

It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or by both, for any person to commit any of the following acts during an emergency:

A.

Willfully obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the emergency organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this Chapter, or in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by virtue of this Chapter.

B.

Act in a manner forbidden by any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this Chapter, if such act is of such a nature as to give or be likely to result in imperiling the lives or property of inhabitants of the City, or to prevent, hinder or delay the defense or protection thereof.

C.

Wear, carry, or display, without authority, any means of identification specified by the Emergency Organization of City or the State.

(Ord. No. 13437, § 2, 6-20-2017)