(1) Any person who has in his possession a destructive device, as defined in subdivision (7) of section 28-1213 , commits the offense of possession of a destructive device. (2) A permit or license issued under any state or federal law to possess, own, use, distribute, sell, manufacture, store, or handle in any manner explosive materials shall not be a defense to the crime of possession of a destructive device as defined in this section. (3) Possession of a destructive device is a Class IV felony.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1220
Possession of a destructive device; penalty; permit or license for explosive materials; no defense
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case State v. Spurgin (2001)
Most recently applied in 13 Neb. Ct. App. 659 - State v. Anthony P. (June 2005)
Laws 1977, LB 38, § 252.
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