New Hampshire Revised Statutes 158:32 – Possession of Bomb or Explosive; Penalty
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No person shall have in his possession or under his control any high explosive Class A as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:30, I, or any bomb manufactured from any substance or device as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:30, I-III, contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made thereunder. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to the following penalty:
I. If the offense occurs prior to November 1, 1973, he shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2
For details, see N.H. Rev. Stat. 651:2
1/2 years, or both.
II. If the offense occurs on or after November 1, 1973, he shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a Class B felony, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony.
III. Any bomb or explosive found in possession or under the control of a person violating the provisions hereof shall be forfeited to the state.
I. If the offense occurs prior to November 1, 1973, he shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 7 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 158:32
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
1/2 years, or both.
II. If the offense occurs on or after November 1, 1973, he shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a Class B felony, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony.
III. Any bomb or explosive found in possession or under the control of a person violating the provisions hereof shall be forfeited to the state.