{"data":{"id":"us-nh/rsa-158-37","jurisdiction":"us-nh","citation":"RSA 158:37","heading":"Use of Molotov Cocktail; Penalty.","body":"Whoever makes, sells, uses or has in his possession or under his control a bottle or other breakable container containing a flammable liquid into which has been fixed or placed a wick or similar device, and which bottle or container when ignited and thrown will cause a fire or explosion, shall be subject to the following penalty:\nI. If the offense occurs prior to November 1, 1973, he shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 21/2 years, or both.\nII. 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.\nThe provisions of this section shall not apply to flares, lanterns, fireworks or other such devices used for signal or illumination purposes, or items used for any other lawful purpose.","path":["Title XII: PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE","Chapter 158: EXPLOSIVES AND EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES","Unlawful Use of Explosives"],"source_url":"https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XII/158/158-37.htm","current_through":"2025 regular legislative session, or December 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T13:38:24Z","sha256":"702df3b29212f6601b07fd8a297f7ed93c7db8b97060861c4449ed4b0dfcbafb","source_id":"us-nh","stale":false,"prev":"us-nh/rsa-158-36","next":"us-nh/rsa-158-38"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}