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What does California Criminal Code 18715(A) Mean?

18715(A)	Felony Reckless or Malicious Possession of an Explosive Device in a Public Place.
18715(A)	Felony reckless or malicious possession of an explosive device in a public place.
18715(A)(1)	Possession of Destructive Device/Explosives on Public Street or Highway
18715(A)(2)	Possession of any destructive device or any explosive in or near any theater, hall, school, college, church, hotel, or other public building.
18715A3	Possessing Explosives Near a Private Residence
18715(A)(3)	Every person who recklessly or maliciously has in possession any destructive device or any explosive In or near any private habitation.
18715(A)(4)	Possess any destructive device or any explosive in, on, or near any aircraft, railway passenger train, car, cable road, cable car, or vessel engaged in carrying passengers for hire.
18715(A)(5)	Reckless Possession Of Explosive In Public Place.

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