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(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREBOMB OR SIMILAR EXPLOSIVE DEVICE. Any type of object designed or constructed so that upon being propelled it will explode or ignite its area of impact.
MOLOTOV COCKTAIL. Any breakable container or any container which is filled with an inflammable fluid or substance and filled with a fuse or wick, which is designed in a manner that upon being propelled it will on impact empty its contents.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to manufacture, possess, transport or use any Molotov cocktail, firebomb or similar explosive device.
(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 firebombs other than on his/her or their premises. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and in addition to any other ordinance or state law on this subject.
(D) The Chief of Police shall be authorized to enforce this section for the periods of time as shall be deemed necessary.
(OC, §§ 8-6-2 and 8-6-3) (Am. Ord. passed 3-9-89) Penalty, see § 130.99
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall be subject to the penalty in § 10.99.
(B) The penalty for a violation of § 130.04 shall be imprisonment for not more than 30 days or a fine of not more than $100 or both.
(Ord. passed 8-18-92)
(C) Violation of § 130.16 shall be a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding $500, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Violations on separate days shall constitute separate offenses.
(Ord. passed 9-21-93)