§ 2.68.290. Unlawful acts designated—Penalty for violations.

It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, for any person, during an emergency, to:

A.

Willfully obstruct, hinder, or delay any member of the county emergency organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter, or in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by virtue of this chapter;

B.

Do any act forbidden by any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter, if such act is of such a nature as to give or be likely to give assistance to the enemy or to imperil the lives or property of inhabitants of the county, or to prevent, hinder, or delay the defense or protection thereof;

C.

Wear, carry, or display, without authority, any means of identification specified by the emergency agency of the state, the county, county district, or any city in the county of Los Angeles.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, it shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, for any person to violate any curfew or other emergency order or regulation established by any lawful rule, regulation, order, or directive issued pursuant to this chapter. It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of a curfew order that a person was traveling to or from work or school, was homeless, or was seeking medical treatment.

(Ord. 2003-0005 § 20 (part), 2003.)