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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE L
Offenses Against Public Administration
ARTICLE 195
Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally
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SECTION 195.17
Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE L, ARTICLE 195
§ 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.