Public Health Law § 12-c · Title 2. General Provisions
Obstructing health officer in performance of his duty
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§ 12-c. Obstructing health officer in performance of his duty. A person who wilfully opposes or obstructs a health officer or physician charged with enforcement of the health laws, in performing any legal duty, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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- Law content up to date as of October 9, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PBH12-C
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