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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May 2024
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Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action May 15, 2024
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James Skoufis
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