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This bill amends Delaware's criminal code to modify definitions and restrictions related to knives, specifically expanding the definition of an "ordinary pocketknife" and removing prohibitions on switchblade knives. The bill increases the allowable blade length for an ordinary pocketknife from 3 inches to 3.75 inches and completely eliminates the previous statute that criminalized the possession, sale, or ownership of switchblade knives (defined as knives with blades released by a spring mechanism or gravity). By making these changes, the bill seeks to provide more flexibility for individuals who use knives as tools in trades, outdoor activities, and personal use, while still maintaining restrictions on using such knives as weapons. The legislation aims to prevent law-abiding citizens from being criminally prosecuted for possessing or carrying certain types of knives that have legitimate practical purposes, ensuring that criminal penalties would only apply if the knife is used to cause harm or in the commission of an assault.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142112