UNLAWFUL USE/POSS FLAMETHROWER House SponsorsRep. Scott Drury 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/24-2.3 new Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful possession of a flame-thrower. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly possesses or carries a flame-thrower. Creates the offense of unlawful use of flame-thrower. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly discharges a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid from a flame-thrower. Provides that a person who either unlawfully possesses or uses a flame-thrower is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Defines flame-thrower a non-stationary and transportable device that is designed or intended to emit or propel a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid a distance of at least 10 feet. Effective immediately. 2/11/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Scott Drury 2/11/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/11/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 4/7/2016HouseTo Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee 4/8/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die