N.Y. Penal Law Section 195.08
Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device

A person is guilty of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device when, with the intent to prevent a police officer or peace officer from performing a lawful duty, he causes temporary physical impairment to a police officer or peace officer by intentionally discharging a self-defense spray device, as defined in paragraph fourteen of subdivision a of section 265.20 of this chapter, thereby causing such temporary physical impairment. Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device is a class D felony.

Source: Section 195.08 — Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/195.­08 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

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