940.24 Injury by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire.
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940.24 Injury by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire.
(1)Except as provided in sub.
(3), whoever causes bodily harm to another by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony.
(2)Whoever causes bodily harm to an unborn child by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony.
(3)Subsection
(1)does not apply to a health care provider acting within the scope of his or her practice or employment.
940.24 Note Judicial Council Note, 1988: The definition of the offense is broadened to include highly negligent handling of fire, explosives and dangerous weapons other than a firearm, airgun, knife or bow and arrow. See s. 939.22 (10). The culpable mental state is criminal negligence. See s. 939.25 and the NOTE thereto. [Bill 191-S]