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2012 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
941. Crimes against public health and safety.
941.24 Possession of switchblade knife.

Universal Citation:
WI Stat § 941.24 (2012 through Act 45)
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941.24  Possession of switchblade knife.

941.24(1) (1) Whoever manufactures, sells or offers to sell, transports, purchases, possesses or goes armed with any knife having a blade which opens by pressing a button, spring or other device in the handle or by gravity or by a thrust or movement is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

941.24(2) (2) Within 30 days after April 16, 1959, such knives shall be surrendered to any peace officer.

History: 1977 c. 173.

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