Law Book

No Person shall,

a) Not have the valid commercial driver’s license issued to them in their immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway; or

b) Operate the following vehicle without having a CDL:

• Any single vehicle used to transport cargo or goods, including but not limited to a large dump truck, box truck or similar vehicle; or
• Any combination vehicle, including but not limited to a semi truck or tractor-trailer; or
• A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, ether city or long haul buses



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

Suspension of CDL License (if applicable) and $1000 fine, This crime is an Infraction.

If HAZMAT Materials and or Passengers are being transported

This crime is now a Class C Misdemeanor.



No Person shall,

a) Drive and operate a commercial motor vehicle without the following in their possession in addition to any documents required in any other section

b) A duty log book

• Except for trips that stay within that designated LGA
• Medical Certificate
• Accurate Cargo Manifest/Bill of Lading (for cargo carrying vehicles only)



is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is an Infraction.



No Person Shall,

a) Drive in violation of the CMV Point System.

b) A Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver shall earn points (Along with a $250 fine per infraction) on their license for violations that occur in a commercial motor vehicle. The Violations are as follows.

c) Any Violation of 8(33) – 2 Points for Each violation unless they are listed below

• Inoperable Turn Signal – 6 Points
• Oil/Grease/Fuel/Radiator Leak – 4 Points
• Inoperable Tail Light – 1 point
• Inoperable Headlight – 6 Points
• Damaged or Discolored windshield – 5 Points
• Damaged/Unsecured or missing DOT bumper – 5 Points
• Damaged/Missing DOT stickers – 1 Point and ($50 per offense)
• Inoperable/Damaged landing gear and coupling devices – 3 Points
• Flat Tire – 8 Points
• Leaking/Falling Cargo – 7 Points
• Inoperable/Defective Breaks – 4 Points
• Failure to secure Cargo – 1 Point (EXCEPTION: Load was Pre-sealed)
• Missing/Expired Fire Extinguisher – 3 Points

d) Violations of Section 10(01) or 10(02) – 3 Points for Each violation unless they are listed below

• No/Inaccurate cargo manifest – 5 Points
• Over hour logbook and/or falsification of logs – 10 Points and a fine of $1000

e) Violations of Section 8(19)

• 1-9 MPH over the limit – 1 Point
• 10-14 MPH over the limit – 2 Points
• 15-19 MPH over the limit – 3 Points
• 20-24 MPH over the limit – 4 Points
• 24+ over the limit – 5 Points

f) Violations of Section 8(15) – 4 Points

g) Violations of Section 8(22) – 6 Points

h) If the violation puts the vehicle out of service all violations from that incident shall be doubled

i) If a person obtains 70 points within 15 days his or her commercial driver’s license shall be suspended

j) After the suspension the amount of points on the license shall be reduced by 15.

k) If a person obtains 3 violations marked with ^ symbol above or listed below in a 15 day period their Commercial Drivers License shall be suspended.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

These crimes are Infractions.



No Person Shall,

a) Operate a commercial motor vehicle without complying with the following duty day stipulations

b) CDL Driver’s is only allowed to be on duty for no more than 14 hours per 24 hour period

• A Driver may drive for no more than 11 hours per 14 hour duty period
• A driver must take a 30 minute break every 8 hours

c) CDL Driver’s must rest (be off duty) for 10 continuous hours per 24 hour period

; or

d) Not Maintain a logbook without indicating what times at which the driver went on duty, off duty, was driving, and took their required breaks.

• Drivers will keep records for 7 days including the current day.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.



No Person Shall,

a) Drive without a permit any combination vehicle which weighs more than 80,000 pounds Gross vehicle weight; or

b) Drive without a permit any straight truck.box truck which weighs more than 40,000 pounds Gross vehicle weight; or

c) Drive any combination vehicle that exceeds 75 feet (23 meters) in length and 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) in width.

• Unless registered and approved by SAST’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement prior to departing.

d) Drive any non combination vehicle that exceeds 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length and 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) in width.

• Unless registered and approved by SAST’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement prior to departing.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.



No Person Shall,

a) While transporting passengers or hazardous materials:

• All vehicles must come to a complete stop at ALL railroad crossings and have their emergency flashers activated
• All vehicles with HAZMAT materials in transport should have the proper placards, one per side, and one on each end.
• All vehicles with HAZMAT materials in transport shall not drive through a residential area, except when the drop off point is located in a Residential area.
• All vehicles with HAZMAT materials in transport shall not be left unattended for any reason without being parked in a safe location. At no time should a HAZMAT vehicle be parked on the side of the road.
• Be fueling while passengers are aboard
• Be smoking while aboard Public Transportation



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.



A person commits First Degree Murder when they,

a) Intentionally and deliberately kill another human with malice aforethought.

i) This must also be premeditated, meaning the offender must have planned to kill the victim prior to the incident.

b) Kill another human while committing any one (or more) of the following felonies regardless of intent, premeditation or malice aforethought:

• Arson
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Kidnapping
• Torture
• Sexual Battery
• Rape



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class A Felony.

A person commits Second Degree Murder when they,

a) Kill another human with malice aforethought but without premeditation; or

b) Kill another but did so while in a quarrel or in a heat of passion

c) Note that name-calling, smirking, “dirty looks” and/or general taunting alone do not qualify as a quarrel and aren’t sufficient enough to justify a “heat of passion” argument.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Felony.



If the offender has committed 1(02) against a government employee,

This crime is a Class A Felony



If the offender shot from a vehicle in the commission of 1(02),

This crime is a Class A Felony



A person commits Manslaughter when they

a) Commit a crime or act with gross negligence and those actions caused another person’s death.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Attempted Homicide when they,

a) Intended to kill another human and took a direct step towards doing so.

i) This is regardless of whether the crime was premeditated. ; or

b) Unintentionally took a direct step that resulted in an attempt on another human’s life.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(04)A is a Class B Felony.



If the offender has committed 1(04)A against a government employee, this crime is a Class A Felony.

A violation of 1(04)B is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Criminal Threats when they,

a) Communicate to another that they will physically harm a person and put said person in a reasonable state of fear for their own safety; or

b) Communicate that they will physically harm or kill another person’s immediate family and put said person in a reasonable state of fear for the safety of their immediate family; or

c) Threaten to kill or harm law enforcement or a government employee.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(05) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.

A person commits Harassment via Electronic Communications Device when they,

a) Use an electronic communications device to make threats towards another person; or

b) Repeatedly use an electronic communications device to harass another person. This includes repeatedly using obscene language with the intent to offend another person.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.



A person commits Indirect Electronic Harassment when they,

a) Use an electronic communications device to send personal identifying information or a message of harassing nature with the intent of causing unwanted physical contact, injury, or harassment upon the victim.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.



A person commits Assault when they,

a) Willfully completed an act that was likely to result in the use of force against someone else.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.

If the offender has committed 1(08) against a government employee, this crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.



A person commits Battery when they,

a) Use intentional and unlawful force or violence to cause physical harm to another person.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A violation of 1(09) that results in serious bodily injury is a Class C Felony.

If the offender has committed 1(09) against a government employee, this crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Pilot Licenses when they,

a) Operate an aircraft without a valid pilots license for the type of aircraft being operated; or

b) Have in their possession or otherwise under their control more than one pilot’s license; or

c) Fly without having their SAFA Pilots license in there immediate possession



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless regularly violated.



A person commits Addition Certificate Requirements when they,

a) Operate an aircraft without having the following in their immediate possession:

• A duty log book
• Medical Certificate
• Accurate Cargo Manifest (for cargo carrying vehicles only)
• Aircraft airworthiness certificate
• Aircraft Weight and Balance Documentation
• Aircraft Cargo manifest

b) Only applies to commercial aircraft



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless violated twice or more.



A person commits a Duty Day Limits offense when they,

a) Operate an aircraft while in violation of the following Duty Day terms; or

b) A Pilot may be on duty no more than 16 hours per 24 hour period

c) A pilot may drive for no more than 8 hours per 16 hour duty period

d) A pilot must rest (be of duty) for 8 continuous hours per 24 hour period

e) A pilot shall maintain a logbook which indicates the time as which the driver went on duty, off duty, was driving, and took his or her required breaks

f) Pilots will keep records for 7 days including the current day.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless regularly violated.



A person commits an Required Equipment offense when they,

a) Operate an aircraft that doesn’t have all equipment and lights working.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless regularly violated.



A person commits Restricted Flight Areas when they,

a) Operate an aircraft in the following areas

• Over Zancudo Military Base
• Over the SASP Headquarters, or Bolingbroke Penitentiary.
• Under 500ft over any building structure or person except when required for takeoff and landing

1) Excluding any Law Enforcement, Military, Medical, Fire Department, or any aircraft with the appropriate documentation.

• Within 50 feet of any other airborne aircraft

1) In such a manner to interfere with the flight pattern at any airport

; or

• Land on any location not intended for the operation of aircraft.

1) Exceptions:

a) An Aircraft that has declared an official emergency

b) They have permission from the property owner and the landing site is 150 yards from any other person’s private property, privately owned public property, public property, or public roadway.

• Fly within 200 feet of another aircraft.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Suspension of SAFA License for 3 days, No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless violated twice or more.



A person commits Flying Under the Influence when they,

a) Operate any aircraft under the following conditions

• Having had alcohol within the last 8 hours
• With a blood alcohol level over 0.04%
• Under the influence of any drug contrary to safety



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Suspension of SAFA License for 3 days, No Jail time is permitted with this offense unless regularly violated.



A person commits Aggravated Assault when they,

a) Commits 1(08). Assault with a weapon that can cause great bodily injury or death; or

b) Commits 1(08). Assault with a less lethal weapon.

i) This includes but is not limited to a bat, glass bottle, rock, brick, etc



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(10) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



If the offender has committed 1(10) against a government employee, this crime is a Class B Felony.



If the offender used a firearm as the weapon in committing 1(10), this crime is a Class B Felony.



A person commits Stalking when they,

a) Commit 1(05). Criminal Threats; and

b) intentionally or maliciously follows or harasses another person.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(11) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or Class B Felony.



A person commits False Imprisonment when they,

a) intentionally and unlawfully restrained, detained, or confined another person; and

b) made the person stay or go somewhere against that person’s will.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(12) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



This crime escalates to a Class B Felony if the offender commits 1(12) and does so for the purposes of avoiding arrest (i.e. suspect flees and takes a hostage so that law enforcement stands down).



A person commits Kidnapping when they,

a) move another person without that person’s consent by using force or fear.

i) To “move another person” for the purposes of this section is defined as any one of three things:

1) Method – When the victim is transported in a motor vehicle.

2) Concealment – When moving the victim decreases the likelihood of being caught.

3) Risk of harm – When moving the victim for the purposes of facilitating another crime or when you increase the perceived risk. (i.e. moving someone from a public place into a private one).



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

A violation of 1(13) is a Class C Felony except in the circumstances listed below.



This crime escalates to a Class A Felony if the offender committed 1(13) and any one of the following occurs.

a) Requests a ransom or reward

b) Committed 1(13) for the purposes of carrying out Extortion or Robbery.

c) The victim suffers great bodily injury or harm

d) Committed carjacking.



A person commits Torture when they,

a) Intentionally causes extreme physical or psychological pain and suffering to someone for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or for any sadistic purposes.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Felony.



A person commits Human Trafficking when they,

a) Intentionally smuggle non-citizens into the state without proper visas and authorization; or

b) Intentionally restrict another person’s liberty with the intent of forced labor, or forced activities



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Felony.



A person commits “Handling and Disposal of a Corpse” when they,

a) knowingly mutilates, disinters, disturbs, or willfully removes any human remains from any location.

b) This includes any items on the human remains (jewelry, clothes, etc.,)

i) Exemptions:

1) Licensed practitioners in the Los Santos Fire Department or Hospital Staff;

2) Licensed funeral home or cemetery staff moving the human remains for burial and/or cremation purposes with consent of their next of kin.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code

A violation of X(XX) is a Class C Felony.



A person shall not

a) operate any water vessel, without possessing a valid and current boating operators license.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is punishable by an Infraction. The vessel may be impounded at the officer’s discretion.

Three or more Violations of this section that occur within a year are punishable by a Class C Misdemeanor.



No Person Shall

a) Operate a Marine Vessel without the appropriate equipment in working order and onboard

• All lights must be working and operational.
• PFD available for each person onboard the vessel (they must be worn)
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Functional 2 way radio tuned to the appropriate frequency
• Fire suppression system (i.e. Fire Extinguisher, Sprinkler System)



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Possible license suspension after three violations at the discretion of the primary law enforcement officer.



No Person Shall

a) Exceed a maximum speed limit in the areas defined below

• Speed Limit of 15 mph enforced within any Harbor or “no wake zone” determined by marked buoys, signs or other indicators.
• Speed Limit of 20 mph enforced within 25 meters of any designated swimming area, public or private
• Speed Limit of 25 mph enforced within 25 meters of any coast or shoreline when not in a designated swim area, public or private.
• No Speed limit enforced on any water considered to be “open seas” however a vessel is considered operating in an unsafe or reckless manor anytime when it’s speeds exceed what is fit for the conditions



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Violations of this offense are escalated if repeated over a 1 week timeframe

Upon a third violation, the boater’s maritime license can be suspended for 3 days (in game) at the discretion of the law enforcement officer.



No Person Shall

a) Operate a Marine Vessel in any of the following areas unless you are in a government owned vessel on official business:

• Within 500 feet of Fort Zancudo Military base
• Within 500 feet of Los Santos International Airport
• Within the Los Santos River

1) The Los Santos River is defined as the waterway North of the El Rancho Boulevard Bridge at 817.

2) This includes both branches of the river that divide at 813.

3) The Los Santos river starts at 850 and 773 at their respective dams. Nothing north/west of each respective dam is considered part of the Los Santos River.

4) Mirror Park Lake.

5) Lakes on Mount Gordo

6) Lake Vinewood

7) Any area marked “ Not for Entry by Boats”



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction



No Person Shall

a) Hunt, capture, bait, lure, or attempt to hunt, capture, bait or lure any of the following animals

i) Domesticated Animals

1) Exempt from this are feral animals that have become a nuisance or hazard, once captured, the animal must be transported to an animal care facility for treatment and/pr euthanization by a licensed veterinarian.

ii) Farm Animals

1) Exempt from this are farmers or farmhands, who may humanely euthanize their own livestock within the confines of their own property

iii) Aquatic Animals (as listed)

1) Dolphins

2) Whales

3) Sharks

4) Stingrays

iv) Any animal in a Marine wildlife protection habitat

1) Birds of Prey

2) Cormorant

3) A young animal, nest or eggs



Any Person who harms any of the animals above for an act of self defense which has been proven as such can not be charged in this section

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 13(01) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class B Misdemeanor.

It is the at the sole discretion of the Wildlife Rangers if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized



No Person Shall

a) Attempt to or successfully hunt, capture, bait, or lure any of the following animals without a permit from the fish and game service of San Andreas.

• Boar
• Coyote
• Crow
• Deer
• Fish
• Mountain Lion
• Pigeon
• Rabbit

b) The Fish and Game service may impose limits and requirements that must be met in order to issue a permit

c) The fish and game service may issue a permit for one type of animal or multiple types of animals

d) A person must display their permit to a fish and game warden upon request.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Enforcing Wardens Discretion if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized.

Revocation of hunting permits at the discretion of the primary Fish and Game Warden.



No Person Shall

a) Kill or attempt to kill an animal in excess of the limits listed below

Boar:

No Limit



Coyote:

No Limit



Crow:

No Limit



Deer:

Antlered Buck Deer: One per Tag, One per Day, Three per Year

Antlerless Deer: One per Tag, One per Day, Two per Year



Mountain Lion

1 Per Permit / Tag Issued



Pigeon

2 per day, 6 total in possession



Rabbit

10 per day, 30 total in possession



Clams:

Size Requirement: Minimum height of 1”

Recreational: 50 Commercial: No Limit



Crappie & Sunfish

Size Requirements: Minimum Length of 10”

Recreational: 25

Commercial: No Limit



Black Bass

Size Requirements: None

Recreational: 5

Commercial: 300 Pounds (136kg)



White Bass

Size Requirements: None

Recreational: No Limit

Commercial: No Limit



Striped Bass

Size Requirements: 28” – 43” in Length

Recreational: 2

Commercial: 15



Perch

Size Requirement: None

Recreational: 45

Commercial: No Limit



White Sturgeon

Size Requirements: 40” – 60” in Length

Recreational: 1

Commercial: Prohibited



Halibut

Size Requirement: Minimum Length of 22”

Recreational: 3

Commercial: Prohibited



Salmon

Size Requirement: None

Recreational: 5

Commercial: No Limit



Tilapia

Size Requirement: None

Recreational: No limit

Commercial: No Limit



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Relevant game and/or equipment may be seized at the discretion of the law enforcement officer.



No Person shall

a) Possess or take in the field more than three times the daily bag limit, or who illegally possesses more than three times the legal possession limit is in violation



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Enforcing Wardens must seize the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game.



No Person shall

a) Attempt to or successfully hunt, capture, bait, or lure any between the hours of sunset and sunrise.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.



a) Hunt with firearms that do not meet the following firearm or weapon types;

• Muzzleloading, bolt action, or semi-automatic rifle.
• Shotguns that fire as semi-automatic

; or

b) use a melee weaponry (e.g. bats, knives, axes, and so forth) for hunting; or

c) use poison for hunting; or

d) Hunt for aquatic species in manners other than with use of rod and reel, a spear, or a net unless licensed for commercial fishing by the State of San Andreas; or

e) Hold a commercial fishing license and fail to comply with the following standards when using nets or cages:

i) Any nets and/or cages used for commercial fishing must be made of a biodegradable material so that in the event of it’s disconnection from the fish vessel, it will not cause long-term, adverse effect to marine life and public health.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 13(06) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class B Misdemeanor.

Enforcing Wardens Discretion if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized.

No Person shall

a) Attempt to or successfully hunt, capture, bait, or lure any animals while intoxicated by any forms i.e. Alcohol or Drugs.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Enforcing Wardens Discretion if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized.



No Person shall

a) Illegally take, possess, import, export, sell, purchases, barters, trades, or exchanges an animal, or part of any of those animals, for profit or personal gain



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.

Enforcing Wardens Discretion if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized.



No Person Shall

a) Capture, or destroy any deer and detach or remove from the carcass only the head, hide, antlers, or horns; nor shall any person at any time leave through carelessness or neglect any game mammal or game bird which is in their possession, or any portion of the flesh thereof usually eaten by humans, to go needlessly to waste.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Enforcing Wardens Discretion if the hunting equipment, and/or hunted fish and game are to be seized.



No Person Shall

a) Hunt within any of the following areas as zoned or designated by the state of San Andreas or by the Federal Government of the United States of America;

• Commercial Property
• Residential Property
• National Parks
• Nature Preserves
• Protected Wilderness Areas

b) No Person may hunt within the following conditions;

• Within 150 yards (137 meters) of any dwelling
• On or over any roadway recognised by the State of San Andreas Department of Transportation, regardless of type



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Relevant game and/or equipment may be seized at the discretion of the law enforcement officer.



No Person shall

a) Operate a sea vessel with the intent to fish (as defined in title 13 of the San Andreas Legal Code and the associated sections) without adhering to the following restrictions and regulations;

b) The Captain of the vessel possess a valid commercial fishing license

c) Validity of the license is subject to scrutinization by certified fish and game wardens as defined in Title 13 Applicability section

d) The vessel used is registered as Commercial . For-Profit with the State of San Andreas.

e) The means of fishing must comply with the Standards as regulation set forth in Penal Code 13(06) Hunting Methods.

f) The amount of caught fish is within the limits set forth by 13(03) Daily Limits & Possessions Limits



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is an Infraction.

Relevant game and/or equipment may be seized at the discretion of the law enforcement officer.



No Person shall

a) Mine/ clear/ cut/ destroy a Natural Resource without a license from the San Andreas Department of Natural Resources any minerals and or ores, logging of trees, and or other forms of gathering, within the confines of state and/ or federally owned land.

b) Any person actively mining, logging, or gathering natural resources, within the confines of state and/ or federally owned land, is responsible to hold the proper licensing and/ or permits for such activities if done on a scale larger than that for recreational purposes.

c) Persons found to be mining, logging, or gathering natural resources within the confines of state and/ or federally owned land outside of the confines of the allowed terms of their issued licensing and/or permits are in violation

d) Persons found to be mining, logging, and/or gathering natural resources, within the confines of state and/or federally owned land, outside of the recreational scope and without the necessary licensing and/or permits are in violation of this code.

i) Exemptions

1) Small scale digging, tree-trimming, tree-chopping, harvesting of plants, berries or other gathering / usage of natural resources, within the confines of state and/ or federally owned land, for recreational usage is permitted



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Felony.

Any money made from the illegal harvest of a natural resource is to be Seized and given to the State Government of San Andreas.



No person may park a vehicle in a manner that

a) Blocks a Fire Hydrant

i) All vehicles must be parked 15 feet or 4.5 meters away from a fire hydrant.

b) Blocks a Fire Apparatus

c) Blocks access to or from a Fire Station

d) Blocks Fire Apparatus Bays

e) Blocks a Fire Lane

f) Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code



This crime is an Infraction.

The vehicle may also be towed at the discretion of any Fire Investigator or Peace Officer.



When SAFDis responding to an official call, they reserve the right to do whatever that they deem necessary to an illegally parked vehicle that is actively preventing or obstructing their operations.



14(01)A cannot be stacked with 8(21). Parking.

Any person who is aware that their vehicle is obstructing members of the SAFD while they are responding to an official call is subject to arrest under 4(08). Obstruction of a Government Employee.

A person who is outside of their vehicle and obstructing members of the SAFD while they are responding to an official call is also subject to arrest under the same section.



A person must

a) Possess a valid Burn Permit prior to the commencement of an intentional fire.

b) When applying for a Burn Permit, you will be required to show that you are compliant with the regulations listed below. In addition, you will be required to maintain compliance for as long as the permit is active.

c) The fire must be on an open air burn site

d) Burn Permits are revoked when it is a “Spare the Air Day” and are only eligible on “Permissive Burn Days.”

e) The fire must be within daylight hours only

f) A person can only burn brush and wood. Burning garbage or other waste is prohibited.

g) Burn site must be a maximum of 3ft by 3ft in size.

h) Burn site must be at least 50 ft away from any structures, overhead wires, or roadways.

i) Burn site must be at least 10 ft away from any flammable vegetation.

j) A container of water, a functional hose line, or another item is present to extinguish the fire.

k) Burn site must be attended by the permit holder at all times.

l) Possess a valid Firework Permit prior to using fireworks, regardless of whether they are on private property or not.

m) When applying for a Fireworks Permit, you will be required to show that you are compliant with the regulations listed below. In addition, you will be required to maintain compliance for as long as the permit is active

n) A container of water or a hose line is present and functional to extinguish fireworks.

o) Fireworks must never be lit or held in one’s hand

i) Exemption:

1) Sparklers

2) Any type of launcher that shoots fireworks is permitted to be held.

p) At the end of use, all fireworks must be fully cooled and disposed of properly.

q) Fireworks are being launched from private property that the permit-holder has permission to be on.

r) Fireworks are not permitted on school property, government property, national parks, and/or any roadway.

s) Be in compliance with the terms of their Burn Permit / Fireworks Permit for the Permit’s duration.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code

This crime is an Infraction.



In instances where 14(02)A or 14(02)C are violated and the fire spreads to affect another person or their property, the offender may also be subject to 14(04). Negligent Arson.

In instances where 14(02)B or 14(02)D are violated and the fire spreads to affect another person or their property as a direct result of a regulation that was violated, the offender may also be subject to 14(04). Negligent Arson.



Any commercial building must adhere to the following regulations. The Fire Marshal’s Office will have routine inspections to ensure compliance with these regulations..



General Information

Buildings must have adequate identification signage or address

• Gas Shut off and Electrical Meters must be functional and accessible
• The maximum occupancy must be posed
• The building’s maximum occupancy must not be exceeded
• An area surrounding Fire Department Connections must not be blocked by foliage or other debris.



Electrical Systems

• Electrical Wires, outlets, circuits, or switches must be in a safe condition.
• In addition, they cannot be frayed, torn, covered, damaged, or overloaded
• Electrical Boxes are required to have a 36’’ Clearance.
• Extension Cords must not be used as a permanent fixture.
• Extension Cords must not be connected to each other.
• Extension Cords must not pass through a hole in a wall.
• Buildings must have operational surge protection or backup generators.
• Electrical outlets must not have a water source near it.
• Combustibles cannot be near any flammable materials.



Emergency Exits

• Emergency lighting must be in place and be operational.
• Exit signage must be in place, illuminated, and visible.
• Fire Exits or walkways leading up to fire exits must remain unobstructed.
• Panic Hardware must be present and operational.
• Evacuation Plans must be in place
• Evacuation Drills must be conducted once (1) a month
• Must follow ADA Compliance



Fire Protection

• Fire Separation Devices must remain operational and unobstructed.
• Fire Separation devices cannot be intentionally wedged open.
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be present and meet the required standards.
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be operational.
• Buildings must have operational fire extinguishers where required.
• All Fire Extinguishers must have their required tags and maintenance records.
• All Fire Extinguishers must be recharged and replaced after use.
• Fire Alarms must be present and operational.
• A Sprinkler System must be present and operational.



Hazardous Materials

• Building must have the necessary WHMIS and MSDS documents accessible or on-site
• Hazardous Materials must be secured properly in a way that prevents movement.
• Hazardous Materials must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and fire resistant area.
• Hazardous Materials must not be stored near any combustables.
• Hazardous Materials do not contain the proper labeling on the container.



The labels on Hazardous Materials not follow the following container color code:

• Red – Most widely used for flammable liquids such as gasoline.
• Blue – Frequently used for the storage of Kerosene.
• Yellow – Can be used to designate the storage of diesel fuel.
• Green – Often used for the storage of oils.



Obstruction Violations

• A building owner must provide necessary documents and records at the request of any Fire Investigator.
• A building owner shall not hinder, obstruct, or interfere with a Fire Investigator conducting an inspection.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code

Upon the first offense, this crime is a Written Warning

Upon the second offense, this crime is an Infraction.

Upon the third offense, this crime is an Infraction and a building shut down for a period of three (3) days.

Upon the fourth offense, this crime is an Infraction and will result in an indefinite building shut down.



This section of code may only be enforced by a Fire Investigator.

Violations of 14(03)JJ and 14(03)KK may be subject to an arrest under 4(07). Obstruction of a Government Employee.



A person commits Negligent Arson when they,

a) Negligently or recklessly causes a fire that then spreads to any structure, wildland, or property,

b) For the purposes of this section only, property does not include the person’s own property



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

When someone commits Arson of property, this crime is a Class B Misdemeanor.

When someone commits Arson of a structure or forest land, this crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.

When someone commits Arson of an inhabited property or inhabited structure, this crime is a Class C Felony.

When someone commits Arson that causes great bodily injury, this crime is a Class B Felony.

Arson that causes great bodily injury also occurs when the fire causes injury to a firefighter or other emergency personnel.



A person commits Arson when they,

a) Intentionally and maliciously set fire to any structure, wildland, or property; or

b) Intentionally aids, counsels, or helps facilitate a fire of any structure, wildland, or property



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

When someone commits Arson of property, this crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.

When someone commits Arson of a structure or forest land, this crime is a Class C Felony.

When someone commits Arson of an inhabited property or inhabited structure, this crime is a Class B Felony.

When someone commits Arson that causes great bodily injury, this crime is a Class A Felony.

Arson that causes great bodily injury also occurs when the fire causes injury to a firefighter or other emergency personnel.



A person commits Open Flame near a Fire Hazard when they,

a) hold an open flame, smoke a cigarette, cigar, or other form of ignited material within twenty (20) feet of any hazardous material that is considered flammable,

i) This includes, but is not limited to, gas pumps or gas tanks.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

For a first offense, this crime is a Written Warning.

For a second offense or if the offender fails to comply with the written warning, this crime is an Infraction.

If in the same instance, the offender continues to fail to comply with a lawful order such as this, the offender may be charged with 4(08). Obstruction of a Government Employee.



A person commits “Restrictions on Smoking” when they,

Smoke a cigarette, cigar, or electronic cigarette in a

• Licensed Child Care Center
• Foster / Group home
• Common areas of multi-unit housing
• Personal vehicles when a minor under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle.



This is regardless of whether the vehicle is stationary or moving.

Any form of public transportation

• This includes taxis and ride share services.
• Any indoor workplace or indoor public area

1) Exceptions:

a) Designated smoking areas in medical facilities

b) Tobacco Shops

c) Tobacco Lounges



Smoke a cigarette, cigar, or electronic cigarette in or within 25 feet of a

• Farmers Market or Fruit Stand

• Government Building
• This includes Correctional Facilities
• Youth sporting events and playgrounds
• Schools and Universities
• Restaurant or Bar



Smoke a cigarette, cigar, or electronic cigarette on any property that doesn’t allow smoking as directed by a posted sign or by the owner of the property.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is an Infraction.



A person commits Misuse of a Fire Alarm when they,

a) Willfully and maliciously tamper with fire alarm equipment; or

b) Willfully and maliciously send, transmit, or sound any false alarm indicating the presence of a fire.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 14(08) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class C Misdemeanor.



15(01). Treason

No person shall

a) Aid in levying war against the state, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort.



Upon a trial for treason, the defendant cannot be convicted unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or upon confession.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class A Felony.



No person shall

a) Have the affiliation or association with a criminal organization, as prescribed by local or national law enfrocement entities, with the evidence of the individual’s attempt to commit extrotion, bribery, murder, or other criminal activities while affiliated with said criminal organization



An arrest warrant issued per LP-25 must be issued to arrest a person for this offense.

Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.

No person shall

a) Possess, hide, transfer, receive, or maintains the storage of funds earned through comprehensive criminal activities; or

b) Intends to transfers, hide, cycle, or deceive funds collected through comprehensive criminal activities

c) maintains an establishment with the purpose to launder funds collected through comprehensive criminal activities

d) An arrest warrant issued per LP-25 must be issued to arrest a person for this offense



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 15(03) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanor or a Class C Felony.



No person shall

a) Illegal conduct surveillance or wiretapping in violation of the one-party notification system without a warrant or proper authorization.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.



No person shall

a) Do any of the following with respect to the property, facilities, or vehicles of a transit system;

• Operate, interfere with, enter into, or climb on or in the property, facilities, or vehicles owned or operated by the transit system without the permission or approval of the transit system.
• Interfere with the operator or operation of a transit vehicle, or impede the safe boarding or alighting of passengers.
• Extend any portion of the body through a window opening of a transit vehicle in a manner that may cause harm or injury.
• Throw an object from a transit vehicle
• Commit an act or engage in a behavior that may, with reasonable foreseeability, cause harm or injury to any person or property.
• Violate a notice, prohibition, instruction, or direction on a sign that is intended to provide for the safety and security of transit passengers, or the safe and secure operation of the transit system
• Knowingly give false information to a system employee, or contracted security officer, engaged in the enforcement of a system ordinance or state law, or otherwise obstruct the issuance of a citation for the violation of a system ordinance or state law.
• Violate any of the conditions established by a transit system ordinance under which a passenger may board a transit vehicle with a bicycle and where that bicycle may be stowed on the transit vehicle



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 15(05) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class C Misdemeanor.



No person shall

a) Be on any airport runway or heliport landing zone where their presence would interfere with any aircraft landing and/or taking off.

b) The following airports/heliports are publicly accessible but owned by a government entity and therefore cannot be closed without SAFA approval following the recommendation from the highest ranking law enforcement officer currently on duty when the event begins.

• Los Santos International Airport

• Shank Street Heliport
• Sandy Shores Airport
• Mckenzie Airfield



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanor.



No person shall

a) Fail to file there Taxes on the specified date of return without a valid reason

b) Receive, withhold, destroy, mutilate or falsify any form of documentation that would manipulate and faclify an honest tax return to the state government tax department.

c) Purposely destroy or ignore a failure of tax return notification issued by the State Government Tax department

d) Fail to pay taxes by an agreed date with the State Government Tax Department without a valid reason.



A violation of 15(07) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanor or a Class C Felony.



No person shall

a) Attempt or Maliciously takes down, damage, moves, displace, injures, interferes with any State infrastructure, state infrastructure is defined as the following items;

• Dam walls, and occumpining equipment and utilities
• Bridges for Highways, Routes, Trains, or any form of State Transportation
• Tunnels for Highways, Routes, Trains, or any form of State Transportation
• Railroad tracks and related locomotives
• Security barriers into state facilities
• Cable and Television lines
• Cable and Telephone lines, including Cell towers and related resources
• Power and Water supply utilities, such as power plants, wind turbines or water pumps
• Aviation related lighting, signage and materials
• Pipes for transportation of gas, water and other utilities.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanor when Subsection iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, x are violated

This crime is a Class C Felony when Subsection i, ii, iii are violated



A person commits Terrorism when they,

a) Willfully and maliciously undergo criminal activity that involves violent acts or acts dangerous to the welfare and safety of human life while intending to:

• Incite fear amongst a civilian population; or
• Intimidate or coerce a civilian population; or
• Influence the policy of a governing body via intimidation or coercion; or
• Affect governance via mass destruction, mass murder, etc.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class A Felony.



A person commits Loitering when they,

a) Fail to leave a property when asked to do so by the owner/manager/holder of the property; or

b) Enter a property without a lawful purpose or to disrupt the operation of a facility.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.

This crime cannot be stacked with Trespassing, Federal Trespassing or Burglary.



A person commits Trespassing when they,

a) Enter another person’s property while it’s closed or not in operation without prior permission from the owner/ manager/ holder of the property; or

b) Enter a restricted area of the open property, defined by a clearly marked restricted area without prior consent from the owner/ manager/ holder of the property.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.

This crime cannot be stacked with a form of Burglary or Federal Trespassing.



A person commits Federal Trespassing when they,

a) Without proper authorization, enter any government-owned or managed facility that is secured with the intent of keeping ordinary citizens outside;

b) Such facilities include (but are not limited to) correctional institutions, airports, military encampments, restricted ports, and federally restricted spaces.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.

This crime cannot be stacked with any other form of Trespassing or any form of Burglary.



A person commits Unauthorized Access to an Electronic Device when they,

a) Knowingly and without permission access an electronic device and use or modify its contents in any way.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 2(04) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



A person commits Vandalism when they,

a) Deface, damage, or destroy property that belongs to another.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 2(05) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Receiving Stolen Property when they,

a) Buy or receive any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any manner constituting theft or extortion, knowing the property to be so stolen or obtained

b) Conceals, sells, withholds, or aids in concealing, selling, or withholding any property from the owner, knowing the property to be so stolen or obtained.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 2(06) where the value of the property stolen is less than $950.00 is a Class B Misdemeanour.

A violation of 2(06) where the value of the property stolen is $950.00 or more is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, this crime can be charged as a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



A person commits Petty Theft when they,

a) Steal or take the personal property of another worth $950 or less; or

b) Fail to pay a contract or invoice (not citation) with a total of less than $950 within a set timeframe.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 2(07) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class B Misdemeanour.

A person commits Grand Theft when they,

a) Steal or take personal property of another worth more than $950 or a firearm of any value; or

b) Steal a firearm that belongs to another person; or

c) Fail to pay a contract or invoice (not citation) with a total greater than or equal to $950 within a set timeframe.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Carjacking when they,

a) Use force or fear to take a vehicle from another person.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Grand Theft Auto when they,

a) Take any motor vehicle, no matter the value, occupied or unoccupied; and

b) Without the permission from the registered owner.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Burglary when they,

a) Enters any structure; and

b) Intends to commit 2(07). Petty Theft or any other felony.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Possession of Burglary tools when they,

A) Have possession of the appropriate combination of tools necessary to commit burglaries, such as tension bar along with a screwdriver, shimmy, or another appropriate item; and

b) Has intent to commit 2(11). Burglary.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A Person commits Robbery when they,

a) Take property from the possession of another against their will, by means of force or fear; and

b) Intended to deprive the owner of the property permanently or for a long enough time to deprive the owner of a major portion of its value.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Forgery / Fraud when they,

a) Knowingly alter, create, or use a written document with the intent to defraud or deceive another; or

b) Knowingly sign a document or agreement, electronic or otherwise, without consent or authority of whom they are signing for; or

c) Intentionally misrepresent a matter of fact – whether by words or by conduct, by false or misleading allegations, or by concealment of what should have been disclosed – that deceives another so that they act upon it to their disadvantage; or

d) Knowingly possess, produce, or exchange a forged, altered, or counterfeit item with the intent to pass it onto another individual and defraud said individual; or

e) Possess an unfinished check with the intent of completing it to defraud another individual; or

f) Possess a completed check with the intent to pass said check on to defraud another individual; or

g) Possess, manufacture or sell any counterfeit trademarks; or

h) Forge, counterfeit or possess a fraudulent public seal, design or emblem.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 2(14) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour, a Class C Felony, or a Class B Felony.



A person commits Bribery when they,

a) Give or offer to give an employee of a company something of value in return for using the employee’s position for the benefit of that of the offender

b) Are an employee of a company that accepts something of value from another person with the intent to influence the employee’s decision to the benefit of the person providing said something of value.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.

A person commits Extortion when they,

a) Intimidate or influence another to provide or hand over properties or services; or

b) Utilize or threaten their power or authority with demonstrated malice aforethought in order to compel action by another; or

c) Utilize privileged information to intimidate another for certain property or services.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.



A person commits Lewd Conduct in Public when they,

a) Solicit anyone to engage in inappropriate sexual or sexually suggestive conduct in any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view; or

b) Touches their own genitals in a place open to the public or exposed to public view; or

c) Solicit sexual activity in a public place or any place open to public view.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 3(01) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be an Infraction or a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Indecent Exposure when they,

a) willfully exposed their genitals in the presence of someone who might be offended or annoyed by your actions; or

b) Performs or engages in sex or a sexual act in view of a minor.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

A violation of 3(02)A is a Class B Misdemeanour. A violation of 3(02)B is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Prostitution when they,

a) Knowingly engage in or offers to engage in a sexual act in exchange for payment or other goods and services.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.

A person commits Pandering / Pimping when they,

a) Knowingly receive financial support or maintenance from the earnings of someone engaged in 3(03) Prostitution; or

b) Receive or try to receive compensation for soliciting for a prostitute (finding customers for them);

c) Procure, encourage, or encourage others to procure another person for the purpose of prostitution; or

d) Force or encourage another person to remain engaged in prostitution.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Sexual Battery when they,

a) Touch a person in a sexual manner without the other person’s consent; or

b) Perform aggressive physical contact in a sexual manner or to obtain sexual arousal or gratification.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Rape when they,

a) Force another to engage in a sexual act;

b) Perform non-consensual sexual intercourse with another; or

c) Force a sexual act upon a person.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of code,

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Dissuading a Witness when they,

a) Knowingly and maliciously prevents or dissuades any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law; or

b) Knowingly and maliciously attempts to prevent or dissuade any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law.

i) In 4(01)A and 4(01)B, an “inquiry authorized by law” includes the investigation, arrest, and booking process.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, this crime can be charged as a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



A person commits Providing False Information to a Government Employee when they,

a) Provide false information or false details during the course of a criminal investigation or lawful detainment; or

b) Provide knowingly inaccurate data to a government employee investigating in an official capacity.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Filing a False Police Report when they,

a) Report to any peace officer that a felony has been committed knowing the report to be false; or

b) Report to any peace officer that a misdemeanor has been committed knowing the report to be false



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Failure to Identify to a Peace Officer when they,

a) Have been detained or are under arrest by a peace officer; and

b) The officer has reasonable suspicion that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed; and

c) They fail to provide a peace officer or other legal authority with either one of the following:

i) Their full name and birth date as it appears on a state or federal issued I.D. card; or

(1) Specific spelling of the name must also be given at the request of the peace officer.

ii) Their full name and the last four digits of their social security number as it appears on their federal Social Security card.

(1) Specific spelling of the name must also be given at the request of the peace officer.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.

Alternatively, a person being arrested for a violation of 4(04) may be brought to a police station, fingerprinted, and released at the arresting officer’s discretion.



A person commits Disguise from Law when they,

a) Wear any mask or any personal disguise (whether complete or partial) for the purpose of evading discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of any offense; or

b) Wear any mask or any personal disguise (whether complete or partial) for the purpose of concealment, flight, or escape, when charged with, arrested for, or convicted of any offense.

i) People with religious or medical reasons for wearing a covering specified in either 4(05).A or 4(05).B are exempt from this section.

ii) If a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that a person has not provided a valid ID, that officer may have that person remove their covering in a private setting, regardless of any potential exemptions listed above. If the person has a religious exemption, they may choose to have a male or female officer.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.

Alternatively, a person being arrested for a violation of 4(05) may be brought to a police station, fingerprinted, and released at the arresting officer’s discretion.



A person commits Impersonation a Government Employee when they,

a) Pretend or imply that they are a government employee or worker, such as a peace officer, paramedic, tax collector, federal investigator, government official or state employee; or

b) Wear a realistic uniform with an official or realistic badge or identification tag

i) Except on officially legal sanctioned movie/television productions

; or

c) Claims to be a government worker in order to deceive or take advantage of another individual or organization



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Government Bribery when they,

a) Give or offer to give a government employee something of value to influence the employees decision in an official matter; or

b) Are a government employee that accepts something of value from another person with the intent to influence the employee’s decision in an official matter.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class B Felony.

A person commits Obstruction of a Government Employee when they,

a) Show a clear and motivated attempt to prevent a government employee from conducting their duties; or

b) Fail to comply with an officer’s lawful orders after repeated attempts; or

c) Willfully and intentionally enter an area that has been closed by law enforcement for the purpose of obstructing law enforcement.

i) For this section to be applicable, a reasonable person should have recognized that the area in question was closed. This can be accomplished through barriers, cones, and/or law enforcement vehicles around the specified area. Physical barriers are not required to create a fully closed perimeter, but there should be enough of them that a reasonable person would recognize that the area is closed.

; or

d) Enter an area that has been lawfully closed by law enforcement after a law enforcement officer has given said person a verbal warning that the area in question is closed.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

A violation of 4(08) is a wobbler. Therefore, depending on the severity of the crime, it can be a Class A Misdemeanour or a Class C Felony.



A person commits Obstruction of a Government Owned Animal when they,

a) Willfully and maliciously interfere or obstruct an animal used by a government employee in the discharge of their duties.

b) Willfully and maliciously harm or commit an act that is likely to harm an animal used by a government employee in the discharge of their duties.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.

A violation of 4(10)B that results in serious bodily injury to the animal is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Resisting a Peace Officer when they,

a) Avoid apprehension or arrest from an officer by non-vehicular means or resists apprehension by any physical means; or

b) Have been physically detained or arrested by a peace officer and escapes or attempts to escape from said peace officer’s lawful custody; or

c) Remove any department issued weapon from the possession of a law enforcement officer.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class A Misdemeanour.



A person commits Escape From Custody when they,

a) Have been arrested, booked, charged, or convicted of any crime who thereafter escapes or attempts to escape from a county or city jail, prison, community service, custody of a correctional or parole officer



Anyone in violation Is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Assisting Escape when they,

a) Directly aid or assist in an inmate escaping from the law, including the lawful custody of a peace officer, prisoner transport, parole, community server, or incarceration in a county jail or state prison



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Felony.



A person commits Misuse of a Government Hotline when they,

a) Use an emergency government hotline for any purpose other than for an emergency situation which involves a life-or-death request for assistance and that are aware they are misusing an emergency government hotline; or

b) Use a non-emergency or public hotline for purpose irrelevant to that particular government officer, department, or agency; or

c) Uses a government hotline to perform a prank call, fake call, or tries to incite mayhem.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class C Misdemeanor.



A person commits Tampering with Evidence when they,

a) Willfully and intentionally destroy or attempt to destroy, create, or attempt to create false evidence, conceal, or alter any evidence that can later potentially be used in a Criminal Investigation or court proceedings.



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code

This crime is a Class B Misdemeanour.



A person commits Introduction of Contraband into a Restricted Facility when they,

a) Bring one or more of the following items into a Correctional Facility

• Alcohol
• Weapons (such as Knives or Guns, including related ammunition),
• Any controlled substance that is not lawfully prescribed.

b) Willfully and maliciously bring a firearm into a Governmentally maintained Facility (Ports of Entry, Airports, etc.).



Anyone in violation is guilty under this section of the code.

This crime is a Class C Felony.