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ID H0402
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines "hoax destructive device" as any object that reasonably appears to be or contain a destructive device, or is proclaimed to be or contain one, but is not actually a destructive device.
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Creates new felony offense in Section 18-3319A for knowingly manufacturing, possessing, selling, giving, mailing, or placing a hoax destructive device with intent to make others believe it is a real destructive device, punishable by up to 5 years in state penitentiary.
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Amends Section 18-3320 to include hoax destructive devices in unlawful use provisions, making it a felony to use, conspire to use, or cause to be used a hoax destructive device in commission or attempted commission of a felony.
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Establishes penalties for hoax destructive device violations at up to $25,000 fine and life imprisonment when used to injure persons or property or attempted in commission of a felony.
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Corrects code references in Section 18-3318 definitions section to include new Section 18-3319A among applicable statutes.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law relating to firearms, explosives and other deadly weapons to define "hoax destructive device"; to provide for unlawful acts relating to a hoax destructive device and to provide a penalty; and to provide for the unlawful use of a hoax destructive device in the commission or attempted commission of a felony.
FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS
Last Action
to Jud
1/25/2010