AN ACT relating to destructive devices.
Summary
Repeal and reenact KRS 237.030 to define "destructive device" and "booby trap device"; amend KRS 237.040 and create new section of KRS Chapter 237 to create two degrees of the offense of criminal possession of a destructive device or booby trap device; amend KRS 237.050 to exempt commercially manufactured explosives, exploding targets, and fireworks when used by authorized licensees or in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines; amend KRS 237.990 to define penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2024
Last action Feb 20, 2024
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2
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Committee
1
Feb 20, 2024
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Emily Callaway
RRepublican
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