c. 268, § 32A
Interference with fire fighting operations
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever obstructs, interferes with or hinders a fire fighter in the lawful performance of his duty, or whoever obstructs, interferes with or hinders a fire fighting force in the lawful performance of its duty, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not less than thirty days nor more than two and one half years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years, or by both such fine and imprisonment in a jail or house of correction.
Simplified explanation
Willfully obstructing, interfering with or hindering a fire fighter or fire fighting force in the lawful performance of duty is punishable by up to 5 years in state prison.