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This bill establishes the crime of "criminal possession of a flamethrower" as a class E felony in New York. The bill defines a "flamethrower" as a device capable of projecting a stream of burning fuel at least 3 feet. The bill provides exceptions for historical flamethrowers, flamethrowers used for agricultural or construction purposes, and flamethrowers lawfully acquired prior to the effective date of the law. The bill also allows for the manufacture, remanufacture, restoration, or alteration of flamethrower components.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1269