Planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal
This law covers three things related to buses and terminals. First, placing a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal where people or goods are present is a very serious crime (class A felony). Second, just threatening to do that is also a crime (class D felony). Third, shooting a gun at or throwing something at a bus, terminal, or other transportation facility is a crime (class B felony).
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
577.706. Planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or — penalties. — 1. A person commits the of planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal if he or she bombs, plants, or places any bomb or other explosive matter or thing in, upon, or near any terminal or bus, wherein a person or persons are located or being transported, or where there is being stored, shipped or prepared for shipment, any goods, wares, or anything of value. The offense of planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal is a .
2. Any person who threatens to commit the offense of planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal shall be guilty of a .
3. Any person who discharges any firearm or hurls any at, into, or upon any bus, terminal, or other transportation facility shall be guilty of a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1982 S.B. 519 § 3, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 578.310; Effective 1-01-17
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