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(a) A person commits obstructing a peace officer or firefighter when, by using or threatening to use violence, force, or physical interference or obstacle, he or she knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the investigation or enforcement of any law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer, acting under color of official authority, or knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the prevention, control, or abatement of fire by a firefighter, acting under color of official authority.

(b) To ensure that animals used in law enforcement or fire prevention activities are protected from harm, a person commits obstructing a peace officer or firefighter when, by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical interference, or obstacle, he or she knowingly obstructs, impairs or hinders any such animal.

(c) It is no defense to a charge brought under this section that the peace officer or firefighter was acting in an unlawful manner if the peace officer or firefighter was acting under color of official authority. (Code 1979, § 27-19; Ord. No. 95-52, exhibit A (§ 27-19), 9-11-1995)