Grosse Tete |
Code of Ordinances |
CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 28. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
Article IX. OFFENSES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC GENERALLY |
§ 28-290. Interference with medical treatment.
(a)
The term "interference with medical treatment" means the intentional and willful interference with a physician, physician's trained assistant, nurse, nurse's aide, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other medical or hospital personnel in the performance of their duties relating to the care and treatment of patients in any hospital, clinic or other medical facility, or at the scene of a medical emergency.
(b)
Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than $100.00 or more than $250.00 upon conviction of a first offense, and not less than $250.00 or more than $500.00 or ten days in jail, or both, upon conviction of any subsequent offense.
(Code 2004, § 14.112.1)
State law reference
Interference with medical treatment, R.S. 14:332.