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NY S09399

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law § 265.00 to define "flamethrower" as a device capable of projecting burning fuel at least three feet, excluding inoperable display units
  • Creates new crime of criminal possession of a flamethrower as a class E felony under Penal Law § 265.41
  • Exempts from the prohibition: historical flamethrowers (constructed with at least five significant pre-1966 components), flamethrowers used for agricultural or construction purposes, and flamethrowers lawfully possessed before the law's effective date
  • Does not prohibit manufacture, remanufacture, restoration, or alteration of flamethrower components
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the crime of criminal possession of a flamethrower as a class E felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

5/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes5/15/2024

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