(a) No person, without privilege to do so and with purpose to prevent, obstruct or delay the performance by a public official of any authorized act within his or her official capacity, shall do any act that hampers or impedes a public official in the performance of his or her lawful duties.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of obstructing official business. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, obstructing official business is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If a violation of this section creates a risk of physical harm to any person, obstructing official business is a felony to be prosecuted by appropriate state law. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(ORC 2921.31)