A person commits a misdemeanor if he falsely pretends to hold a position in the public service with intent to induce another to submit to such pretended official authority or otherwise to act in reliance upon that pretense to his prejudice. SOURCE: G.P.C. § 146(a); *M.P.C. § 241.9; Cal. § 1180(1971); Mass. ch. 268 § 8; N.J. § 2C:28-8. COMMENT: Section 55.30 replaces former § 146(a) of the Penal Code and extends criminal liability to the impersonation of any public servant, not just policemen or law enforcement officials.
Impersonating a Public Officer; Defined & Punished
9 GCA § 55.30 — under Interference with Government Operations and Law Enforcement.
9 GCA § 55.30