Bill > A03247

This bill establishes criminal possession of a flamethrower as a class E felony in New York state, while providing specific definitions and exceptions. The bill defines a "flamethrower" as a device capable of projecting a burning fuel stream at least three feet, and introduces related terms like "historical flamethrower" (constructed with at least five significant components manufactured before 1966) and "significant components" (which include functional parts like fuel cells, gas caps, pressure regulators, and various grips). The proposed law would make it illegal to possess a flamethrower, but includes important exceptions: the law does not apply to historical flamethrowers, flamethrowers used for agricultural or construction purposes, or flamethrowers lawfully acquired and possessed before the law's effective date. The bill also explicitly allows for the manufacture, remanufacture, restoration, or alteration of flamethrower components. If passed, the law would take effect 120 days after becoming law, and violation would be considered a class E felony, which typically involves potential imprisonment of up to four years.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3247