1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to crimes; prohibiting attempting to disarm peace officers when the 
1.3 	officer is engaged in the performance of duties;proposing coding for new law in 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [609.503] OBSTRUCTING ARREST BY PEACE OFFICER USING 
1.7 	A WEAPON.
1.8 	(a) Whoever knowingly interferes with a peace officer by attempting to disarm 
1.9 	or prevent the use of a weapon by the officer when the officer is effectuating an arrest 
1.10 	or otherwise engaged in the performance of duties is guilty of a felony and may be 
1.11 	sentenced to imprisonment for one year and one day or to payment of a fine of not more 
1.12 	than $5,000, or both.
1.13 	(b) For purposes of this section, "weapon" means a firearm or an electronic 
1.14 	incapacitation device or taser, as defined in section 624.731, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).

1.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2007, and applies to crimes 
1.16 	committed on or after that date.