Pennsylvania § 7306 - Incendiary devices.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7306 — Incendiary devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7306. Incendiary devices.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he owns, manufactures, sells, transfers, uses or possesses any incendiary device or similar device or parts thereof, including but not limited to a "molotov cocktail."
(b) Exception.--The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to authorized personnel of the United States, the Commonwealth or any political subdivision, who use incendiary devices as part of their duties.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section the phrase "incendiary device" means any inflammable liquid enclosed in a readily breakable container that can be equipped with an igniter of any type.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7306
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7306 cover?
Section 7306 ("Incendiary devices.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7306?
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