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5-54-102. Obstructing governmental operations.
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5-54-102. Obstructing governmental operations.
(a) A person commits the offense of obstructing governmental operations if the person:
(1) Knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the performance of any governmental function;
(2) Knowingly refuses to provide information requested by an employee of a governmental agency relating to the investigation of a case brought under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq., and is the physical custodian of the child in the case;
(3) Fails to submit to court-ordered scientific testing by a noninvasive procedure to determine the paternity of a child in a case brought under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; or
(4) Falsely identifies himself or herself to a law enforcement officer or a code enforcement officer.
(b)(1) Obstructing governmental operations by using or threatening to use physical force is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) A second or subsequent offense of obstructing governmental operations under subdivision (a)(4) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Otherwise, obstructing governmental operations is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) Unlawful flight by a person charged with an offense;
(2) Refusal to submit to arrest;
(3) Any means of avoiding compliance with the law not involving affirmative interference with a governmental function unless specifically set forth in this section; or
(4) Obstruction, impairment, or hindrance of what a person reasonably believes is a public servant's unlawful action.
(d)(1) As used in this section, “code enforcement officer” means an individual charged with the duty of enforcing a municipal code, municipal ordinance, or municipal regulation as defined by a municipal code, municipal
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5-54-102. Obstructing governmental operations.
(a) A person commits the offense of obstructing governmental operations if the person:
(1) Knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the performance of any governmental function;
(2) Knowingly refuses to provide information requested by an employee of a governmental agency relating to the investigation of a case brought under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq., and is the physical custodian of the child in the case;
(3) Fails to submit to court-ordered scientific testing by a noninvasive procedure to determine the paternity of a child in a case brought under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; or
(4) Falsely identifies himself or herself to a law enforcement officer or a code enforcement officer.
(b)(1) Obstructing governmental operations by using or threatening to use physical force is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) A second or subsequent offense of obstructing governmental operations under subdivision (a)(4) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Otherwise, obstructing governmental operations is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) Unlawful flight by a person charged with an offense;
(2) Refusal to submit to arrest;
(3) Any means of avoiding compliance with the law not involving affirmative interference with a governmental function unless specifically set forth in this section; or
(4) Obstruction, impairment, or hindrance of what a person reasonably believes is a public servant's unlawful action.
(d)(1) As used in this section, “code enforcement officer” means an individual charged with the duty of enforcing a municipal code, municipal ordinance, or municipal regulation as defined by a municipal code, municipal ordinance, or municipal regulation.
(2) “Code enforcement officer” includes a municipal animal control officer.
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For the purpose of enforcing the support obligations owed by noncustodial parents to their children and the spouse (or former spouse) with whom such children are living, locating noncustodial parents, establishing paternity, obtaining child and spousal support, and assuring that assistance in obtaining support will be available under this part to all children (whether or not eligible for assistance under a State program funded under part A) for whom such assistance is requested, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of this part.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 651
Stat. 888; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(8),
85 Stat. 808; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI,
§ 2663(j)(2)(B)(iv), 98 Stat. 1170, related to rules and regu-
lations.
Section 640, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 440, as
added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81
Stat. 888, required annual report.
Section 641, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 441, as
added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81
Stat. 888; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(9),
85 Stat. 808; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI,
§ 2663(c)(9), (j)(2)(B)(v), 98 Stat. 1166, 1170, related to
evaluation and research.
Section 642, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 442, as
added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81
Stat. 888; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(10),
85 Stat. 808, related to technical assistance for pro-
viders of employment or training.
Section 643, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 443, as
added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81
Stat. 888; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(11),
85 Stat. 808; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI,
§ 2663(j)(2)(B)(vi), 98 Stat. 1170, related to collection of
State share.
Section 644, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 444, as
added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 204(a), 81
Stat. 889; amended Dec. 28, 1971, Pub. L. 92–223, § 3(b)(12),
85 Stat. 808; July 18, 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI,
§ 2663(c)(10), (j)(2)(B)(vii), 98 Stat. 1166, 1170, related to
agreements with other agencies providing assistance to
families of unemployed parents.
Section 645, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV,
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