Use of Pepper Spray, Etc.

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Section 13A-6-27

Use of pepper spray, etc.

(a) The crime of criminal use of a defense spray is committed if the perpetrator uses a defense spray including, but not limited to pepper spray, foam and any other self-defense chemical spray against another person in the commission of a crime or against a law enforcement officer while the law enforcement officer is performing his or her official duties.

(b) Criminal use of a defense spray is a Class C felony.

(Act 98-488, p. 932, §1.)


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