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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is a Class 3 misdemeanor, for any person, with intent to deceive, to impersonate a fireman or any emergency medical services personnel, whether paid or voluntary, by a false statement, display of insignia, emblem, or other identification on his person or property, or any other act, which indicates a false status of affiliation, membership, or level of training or proficiency, if:
(1) The impersonation is made with intent to impede the performance of the duties of a fireman or any emergency medical services personnel, or
(2) Any person reasonably relies on the impersonation and as a result suffers injury to person or property.
For purposes of this section, emergency medical services personnel means an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, or other member of a rescue squad or other emergency medical organization.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-276.1. Impersonation of firemen or emergency medical services personnel - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-14-criminal-law/nc-gen-st-sect-14-276-1/
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