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10.04.110 BLOCKING ACCESS TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PLACES.

(a) It is unlawful for any person acting alone or for two (2) or more persons acting together or in concert to block or obstruct or otherwise prevent access to, or passage to or from, any public or private building, area or place through physical interference, assault or threats of immediate personal harm, or by such means, to attempt to do so.

(b) Exceptions. This section does not apply to: (1) the owners or lawful tenants of such building, place, or area provided that they are acting within the scope and authority of their ownership or tenancy; and (2) Federal, State, or local representatives of government acting within the scope of their employment.