HRS §134-28
Homemade explosives are illegal and a serious crime
This law makes it a crime to make, have, set off, or explode any homemade explosive device. A homemade explosive is a non-store-bought device that can release enough energy to seriously hurt people or damage property. Breaking this law is a class C felony, which is a serious criminal offense.
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The statute, as written — Explosive devices; prohibitions; penalty
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess, construct, set off, ignite, discharge, or otherwise cause to explode any homemade explosive device. (b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a class C felony. (c) A violation of this section shall be construed as an offense distinct from an offense under section 134-8. (d) For the purposes of this section, "homemade explosive device" means a non-commercially manufactured device composed of a single ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, capable of instantaneously releasing a sufficient amount of energy to inflict substantial damage to persons or property.
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