Delaware Code § 16-7102

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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year" shall not mean
a. any federal or state offenses pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade or other similar offenses
relating to the regulation of business practices or
b. any state offense (other than one involving a firearm or explosive material) classified by the laws of any state as a misdemeanor
and punishable by a term of imprisonment of 2 years or less.
(2) "Distribute" shall mean to issue, give, transfer or otherwise dispose of.
(3) "Explosive-actuated devices" shall mean any tool or special mechanized device which is actuated by explosives, other than
smokeless propellants.
(4) "Explosive materials" means explosives, blasting agents and detonators as follows:
a. "Blasting agent" means any material or mixture consisting of fuel and oxidizer intended for blasting not otherwise defined as
an explosive; provided, that the finished product, as mixed for use or shipment, cannot be detonated by means of a numbered 8 test
blasting cap when unconfined.
b. "Detonator" means any device containing a detonating charge that is used for initiating detonation in an explosive. The term
includes, but is not limited to, electric blasting caps of instantaneous and delay types, blasting caps for use with safety fuses and
detonating-cord delay connectors.
c. "Explosives" means any chemical compound mixture or device the primary or common purpose of which is to function by
explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives, black powder, pellet powder, initiating
explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord, igniters and those materials included in the list published
annually in the Federal Register by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 [18 U.S.C.

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