(1) A person commits obstructing government operations if he intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders the performance of a governmental function by a public servant, by using or threatening to use violence, force, or physical interference or obstacle.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that:
(a) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance was of unlawful action by a public servant; or
(b) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance was of the making of an arrest; or
(c) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance of a governmental function was by lawful activities in connection with a labor dispute with the government.
(3) Obstructing government operations is a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 68,§27, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 71: R&RE, p. 453, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: §
40-8-102. L. 73: p. 538, § 5.
For impeding any public official in the lawful performance of his or her duties or activities, see §18-9-110.