2025 Code of Georgia
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses (Chs. 1 — 17)
Chapter 7 - Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property (Arts. 1 — 4)
Article 4 - Bombs, Explosives, and Chemical and Biological Weapons (§§ 16-7-80 — 16-7-97)
Annotations
Opinion Notes
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Editor’s notes.In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions rendered under former O. C. G. A § 16-7-64 are included in the opinions under this article.
Any firebomb which contained either flammable liquid or compoundwould come under former Code 1933, § 26-1405; it was not necessary that the liquid or compound be the only ingredient, so long as it was in fact a part of the firebomb, and met the other statutory requirements. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-313 (decided under former § 16-7-64).
Term “breakable containers”encompasses anything that could break, that is, a container that is “not unbreakable.” 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-313 (decided under former § 16-7-64).
Compound. —Compound is a distinct substance formed by the chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight. 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-313 (decided under former § 16-7-64).
Flammable. —If a liquid or compound could start a fire and cause the destruction intended by the user of the Molotov cocktail, then it would seem, by definition, to be “flammable.” 1968 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 68-313 (decided under former § 16-7-64).
Research References & Practice Aids
Cross references.Regulation of manufacture, transportation, and other issues involving explosives, § 25-2-17.
Penalty for terroristic threats or acts, § 16-11-37.
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d.31A Am. Jur. 2d, Explosions and Explosives, § 167 et seq.
C.J.S.35 C. J. S., Explosives, § 95 et seq.
ALR.Possession of bomb, Molotov cocktail, or similar device as criminal offense, 42 A. L. R.3d 1230.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 16
- § 16-7-80. Definitions
- § 16-7-81. Explosive materials
- § 16-7-82. Manufacturing, transporting, distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, and offering to distribute an explosive device
- § 16-7-83. Persons convicted or under indictment for certain offenses
- § 16-7-84. Distribution of certain materials to persons under 21 years of age
- § 16-7-85. Hoax devices
- § 16-7-86. Attempt or conspiracy
- § 16-7-87. Interference with officers
- § 16-7-88. Possessing, transporting, or receiving explosives, destructive devices, bacteriological weapon, or biological weapon with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy public buildings; sentencing; enhanced penalties
- § 16-7-89. Separate offenses
- § 16-7-90. Records and reports
- § 16-7-91. Searches and inspections
- § 16-7-92. Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of evidence
- § 16-7-93. Exceptions to applicability of provisions
- § 16-7-94. Agricultural activities
- § 16-7-95. Civil forfeiture for violations of article; special provisions for destructive material
- § 16-7-96. Admissible evidence
- § 16-7-97. Fertilizers and pesticides
