Sec. 23-43. Unlawful to make, possess or dispose of a fire bomb; penalties; exceptions.
a. Definitions.
Disposes of: To give, give away, loan, offer, offer for sale, sell, transfer, hurl, throw, or cause to be hurled or thrown.
Fire bomb: A breakable container containing a flammable liquid with a flash point of one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit or less, having a wick or similar device capable of being ignited, but no device commercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination shall be deemed to be a fire bomb for the purposes of this section.
b. Offenses. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
1. Possesses any of the component parts of a fire bomb with intent to willfully and maliciously use such material, substance or device to set fire to or burn any buildings or property.
2. Possesses, manufactures or disposes of a fire bomb.
c. Exceptions. The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not prohibit:
1. The authorized use or possession of any material, substance or device described in such subsections by a member of the armed forces of the United States or National Guard of the State of Arizona, or by firemen, police officers or peace officers authorized by the properly constituted authorities and acting in the course of their official duties;
2. The use or possession of any material, substance or device described therein when used solely for scientific research or educational purposes, or for any lawful burning;
3. The manufacture or disposal of a fire bomb for the parties or purposes described in this subsection. (Ord. No. G-855, § 1; Ord. No. G-857, § 1; Ord. No. G-2345, § 1)
State law reference—Misconduct involving explosives, A.R.S. § 13-3103.