No, owning a flamethrower in Romania is prohibited under Law No. 295/2004 on Weapons and Ammunition, which classifies such devices as “dangerous weapons” without civilian use exemptions. The Romanian Police (Poliția Română) enforces strict penalties, including fines up to €5,000 and imprisonment for unauthorized possession. Recent 2026 amendments to the Regulamentul-cadru privind regimul armelor și munițiilor further tightened controls, requiring special permits even for non-lethal variants.
Key Regulations for Owning a Flamethrower in Romania
- Prohibition under primary legislation: Flamethrowers are explicitly banned as “Category A” weapons under Legea nr. 295/2004, with no legal pathway for private ownership. The National Agency for the Control of Weapons and Explosives (ANCC) oversees compliance.
- Permit requirements for exemptions: Even non-combat models (e.g., agricultural flamethrowers) require a permis special from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, granted only to licensed professionals (e.g., firefighters, industrial operators).
- Enforcement and penalties: Unauthorized possession triggers criminal liability under Codul Penal (Art. 279), with sentences ranging from 1 to 5 years. Customs (ANAF) and border police conduct inspections, particularly for imports.