13-2918. Interference with emergency
transmission on citizens' band radio frequency; presumption;
definition; classification


A. It is unlawful for a person to recklessly interrupt, impede or otherwise
interfere with the transmission of an emergency communication over a citizens' band
radio frequency.


B. A person is presumed to have acted recklessly if he interrupts, impedes or
interferes with the transmission of a communication on a channel dedicated to use for
emergency communications.


C. As used in this section "emergency" means a situation in which a person is or is
reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger
of serious physical injury or in which property is or is reasonably believed by the
person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of damage or destruction.


D. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.