S 9399 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes the crime of criminal possession of a flamethrower

This bill makes it a class E felony to possess a flamethrower, which is defined as a device capable of projecting burning fuel at least three feet. The law includes specific exemptions for inoperable display units, historical models made with pre-1966 parts, devices used for agriculture or construction, and any flamethrowers legally owned before the law takes effect. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that making, restoring, or altering flamethrower parts remains legal. The changes will not become active until 120 days after the bill is officially signed into law.
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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