HF 2509

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to crimes; prohibiting attempting to disarm peace officers when the
officer is engaged in the performance of duties; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [609.503] OBSTRUCTING ARREST BY PEACE OFFICER USING
A WEAPON.
new text end

new text begin (a) Whoever knowingly interferes with a peace officer by attempting to disarm
or prevent the use of a weapon by the officer when the officer is effectuating an arrest
or otherwise engaged in the performance of duties is guilty of a felony and may be
sentenced to imprisonment for one year and one day or to payment of a fine of not more
than $5,000, or both.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "weapon" means a firearm or an electronic
incapacitation device or taser, as defined in section 624.731, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2007, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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