§711-1112 Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle. (1) A person commits the offense of interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle if the person interferes with or lessens the ability of the operator to operate the public transit vehicle by: (a) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to the operator of the public transit vehicle; or (b) Threatening, by word or conduct, to cause bodily injury to the operator of the public transit vehicle with the intent to terrorize, or in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing the operator of the public transit vehicle. (2) For the purposes of this section, "public transit vehicle" means: (a) Any public paratransit vehicle providing service to the disabled; (b) Any transit vehicle used for the transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares, including any taxi; or (c) Any transit vehicle owned or operated by a government entity, including any school bus. (3) Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle is a class C felony. [L 1996, c 87, §3; am L 2023, c 191, §2]
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