21-6326. Unlawful interference with an emergency medical services attendant. (a) Unlawful interference with an emergency medical services attendant is knowingly:

(1) Interfering with any attendant while engaged in the performance of such attendant's duties; or

(2) obstructing, interfering with or impeding the efforts of any attendant to reach the location of an emergency.

(b) Unlawful interference with an emergency medical services attendant is a class B person misdemeanor.

(c) As used in this section, "attendant" means the same as in K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto.

(d) A person who violates the provisions of this section may also be prosecuted for, convicted of, and punished for assault or battery.

History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 211; July 1, 2011.