{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "195.17", "citation": "Penal Law § 195.17", "heading": "Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance", "text": ["§ 195.17 Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb,", "destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance.", "A person is guilty of obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance when he or she, in furtherance of a felony offense, knowingly and unlawfully installs or causes to be installed a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance, in any object, place, or compartment that is subject to a search so as to obstruct, prevent, hinder or delay the administration of law or performance of a government function.", "Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance is a class D felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/195.17", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "In furtherance of a felony, a person commits this offense by **knowingly and unlawfully installing or causing the installation of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance** in an object, place, or compartment subject to search, to **obstruct or delay law enforcement or a government function**. ★ It is a **class D felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/195.17", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}