New York Penal Law Section 195.17 - Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance.

195.17 Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb,

destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance.

A person is guilty of obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance when he or she, in furtherance of a felony offense, knowingly and unlawfully installs or causes to be installed a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance, in any object, place, or compartment that is subject to a search so as to obstruct, prevent, hinder or delay the administration of law or performance of a government function.

Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance is a class D felony.


Last modified: February 3, 2019