Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — Offenses and Nuisances
Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 10.12 Interfering with Law Enforcement
Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newport Beach
Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.12.010. False Report to Police/Animal Control Officer.¶
Any person who makes any false statement to a peace officer or animal control officer concerning any matter material to the duties of either, with the intent of misleading the officer in the performance of his or her official duties, with the knowledge the statement is false, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(1949 Code § 4243; Ord. 987 (part), 1962; Ord. 1887 § 1, 1981; Ord. 88-1 § 1, 1988)
§ 10.12.020. Interference.¶
No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist any authorized person charged with the enforcement of this title while such person is engaged in the performance of his or her duties.
(Ord. 2023-22 § 441, 2023)
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