Delaware § 6902 - Discharging rifle or other explosives; exceptions.
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§ 6902. Discharging rifle or other explosives; exceptions.
No person shall fire or discharge in or on or into any street, highway, alley or public place in the State any rifle, gun, pistol, revolver, cane, cannon or other appliance, whether projecting or exploding any bullet, cartridge, blank cartridge, cap (except a cap excluded from the provisions hereof under the definition set forth in § 6901 of this title) or otherwise or any explosive substance or mixture of chlorates or nitrates. This section shall not apply to peace officers in the regular discharge of their duties as such. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person from using explosives in quarrying or for blasting or other industrial use.
42 Del. Laws, c. 180, § 2; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 6902; 52 Del. Laws, c. 275, § 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6902
What does Delaware Code § 6902 cover?
Section 6902 ("Discharging rifle or other explosives; exceptions.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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