(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere or cause or authorize or procure any interference or delay with the Director of Public Works or any of his/her employees or agents while they are engaged in or about the planting, cultivating, mulching, pruning, spraying, trimming, or removing of any vegetation; devices attached to a tree, plant or shrub in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 99.08 hereof; removing of stone, cement or other material or substances as may be necessary for the protection of any vegetation in accordance with the requirement of §§ 99.07 and 99.09 hereof.
(B) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the hindrance, obstruction, resistance, or interference alleged consisted of constitutionally protected speech only.
(Ord. 545, passed 3-6-78) Penalty, see § 99.99