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• ORDINANCE NO. a/4p0 -9ep AN ORDINANCE relating to obstructing governmental operation, amending section 81 of Ordinance No. 1145-85 (Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 10.12.180), and adding a new section to Ordinance No. 1145-85 (EMC Title 10 - Criminal Code). WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has made certain changes in the definition and penalties regarding Obstructing Law Enforcement Officers and the making of false or misleading statements to public officials; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Everett finds it desirable to be consistent with state law in regards to Obstructing Law Enforcement Officers and the making of false or misleading statements to public officials; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 81 of Ordinance No. 1145-85 (EMC 10.12.180), which reads as follows: Obstructing peace officer. A. A person commits the offense of obstructing a peace officer if 1. He or she knowingly hinders, delays, or obstructs a peace officer in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties; or 2. He or she makes any wilfully untrue, misleading or exaggerated statement to a peace officer in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties. B. Obstructing a peace officer is a misdemeanor. is hereby amended to read as follows: Obstructing a law enforcement officer. A. A person is guilty of obstructing a law enforcement officer if the person willfully hinders, delays, or obstructs any law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties. B. "Law enforcement officer" means any general authority, limited authority, or specially commissioned Washington peace officer or federal peace officer as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020 as now or hereafter amended, and other public officers who are responsible for enforcement of fire, building, zoning, and life and safety codes. C. Obstructing a law enforcement officer is a gross misdemeanor.