11.12.010 Obstructing government operations.
A. A person commits the Class A municipal offense of obstructing governmental operations if he intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders the performance of a governmental function by a public servant, by using or threatening to use violence, force, or physical interference or obstacle. “Public servant” as used herein means any officer or employee of the Town of Parachute, whether elected or appointed, or otherwise performing a governmental function of the Town, but does not include peace officers or witnesses.
B. It shall be an affirmative defense that:
1. The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance was an unlawful action by a public servant; or
2. The obstruction, impairment or hindrance of a governmental function was by lawful activities in connection with a labor dispute with the government. (Ord. 200 §1, 1982; Amended Ord. 472 §10, 2003)