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1896 — Washington — Gunpowder Manufacture

Edward D. McLaughlin & John D. Atkinson, The Revised Statutes and Codes of the State of Washington 686 (1896)

Summary

Prohibited manufacturing gunpowder, deeming it a public nuisance.

Statutory Text

3910.—CERTAIN DEFINED. It is a public nuisance—

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5. To carry on the business of manufacturing gun powder, nitroglycerine or other highly explosive substance, or mixing or grinding the materials therefor, in any building within fifty rods of any valuable building, erected at the time. such business may be commenced.

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Title 1896 — Washington — Gunpowder Manufacture
Conduct Manufacture
Instrument Firearms
Jurisdiction WA
Date 1896