HB 2193

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful for any person knowingly to have in his or her possession or to carry about any of the following substances in a form and amount that is capable of causing serious injury or distress to another: (i) any corrosive or caustic acid or alkali (including but not limited to sulfuric acid) or any solution or mixture of corrosive or caustic acids or alkalis, (ii) elemental phosphorus, or (iii) hydrogen sulfide, valerianic (isobutyric) acid, ammonium valerianate, valerianate of zinc, or any other nauseating, offensive, or disgusting chemical of like or similar nature. Includes exceptions. Provides that a person shall not knowingly sell, give away, offer to sell or give away, or have in his or her possession any stink ball or fire ball, or any bomb, ball tube, vial, or bottle made of thin glass or other easily breakable material, containing any of those substances in a form and amount that is capable of causing serious injury or distress to another. Makes violation a Class C misdemeanor. Also provides that a person seeking to acquire any corrosive or caustic acid must show identification and sign a log. Provides that a person shall not knowingly acquire more than one package containing corrosive or caustic acid from a retail location within a 24-hour period. Includes exceptions. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall have the authority to promulgate rules for the implementation and enforcement of this provision. Provides that a violation is a business offense for which a fine not exceeding $1,500 may be imposed.