76-9-1503. Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking.
(1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1501
(2) An actor commits assault with intent to commit bus hijacking if the actor intimidates, threatens, or commits assault or battery toward a driver, attendant, guard, or any other person in control of a bus so as to interfere with the performance of duties by the person.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection, a violation of Subsectionis a second degree felony. (3)(b) (2) A violation of Subsectionis a first degree felony if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation. (2)