(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIRE BOMB. Any type of object designed or constructed so that upon being propelled it will explode or ignite its area of impact.
MOLOTOV COCKTAIL
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Any breakable container, or any container which is designed in a manner that upon being propelled it will at impact empty its contents which is filled with an inflammable fluid or substance, and which is fitted with a fuse or wick.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to manufacture, possess, transport or use any Molotov cocktail or other fire bomb.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person or group of persons to possess all the items or materials needed to manufacture Molotov cocktails or other fire bombs, other than on his or her or their premises. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and in addition to any other ordinance or general statute of the state on this subject.
(D) The Mayor and in his or her absence, the Mayor Pro Tempore, and in the absence of both officials, the Chief of Police, shall be and they are hereby authorized to enforce this section for periods of time as they shall deem necessary.
(1988 Code, § 13-26) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Fire bombs and the like, see G.S. § 14-288.8