Texas Penal Code - Section 46.08. Hoax Bombs
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§ 46.08. HOAX BOMBS. (a) A person commits an offense if
the person knowingly manufactures, sells, purchases, transports,
or possesses a hoax bomb with intent to use the hoax bomb to:
(1) make another believe that the hoax bomb is an
explosive or incendiary device; or
(2) cause alarm or reaction of any type by an official
of a public safety agency or volunteer agency organized to deal with
emergencies.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4831, ch. 852, § 3, eff. Sept.
1, 1983. Renumbered from V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.09 by Acts
1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Section: 46.03 46.035 46.04 46.041 46.05 46.06 46.07 46.08 46.09 46.10 46.11 46.12 46.13 46.15 47.01
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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