Pepper Spray Laws By State

Pepper Spray & Tear Gas Laws For United States By State…

Is Pepper Spray / Tear Gas Legal In Your State?

Alabama No state law prohibiting or regulating a defensive aerosol spray product.
Alaska No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Arizona No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Arkansas No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
California It is legal to sell, purchase, and legally use tear gas or pepper spray containing up to 2.5 oz of product. Certificates of training are no longer required. Products are not permitted for sale to felons or minors. Product packaging must meet standard Dept of Justice requirements.
Colorado No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Connecticut State law is not specific about the classification and sale of any defensive aerosol. Anyone can purchase and carry a chemical spray product at the present time.
Delaware No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of any non-lethal spray weapons.
Florida It is legal to sell, purchase, and legally use any chemical non-lethal spray weapon containing upto one-half ounce of product. It is illegal to sell to persons under the age of 18.
Georgia No laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Hawaii There is no state law regarding the sale or possession of non-lethal spray weapons, but the City and County of Honolulu and the county of Hawaii have possession law except for those people who obtain a permit from that County’s chief of police.
Idaho Does not restrict or regulate the sale of non-lethal spray products but certain uses are prohibited.
Illinois No laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Indiana  
Iowa No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Kansas No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray products.
Kentucky No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Louisiana No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Maine No laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use for defending persons and premises.
Maryland No state laws against the sale of tear gas or OC products but it is prohibited to carry tear gas openly with the intent or purpose of injuring a person.
Massachusetts Any person wishing to sell or carry a tear gas product over 1 oz must obtain a license and a full weapons permit from a chief of police or commissioner of public safety.
Michigan Maximum allowable strength for OC or CS product is 2%. No CN products or sales to minors allowed.
Minnesota A person may sell, possess and use CN, CS, and OC products only if they are propelled from an aerosol container that is labeled with clearly written instructions on use. They cannot be sold where intoxicating liquor is sold. Some counties may elect to impose licensing requirements.
Mississippi No laws regarding the sale, purchase or use of sprays for self-protection.
Missouri No laws in effect forbidding possession or sale of non-lethal spray products.
Montana No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Nebraska No laws prohibiting or regulating tear gas type products.
Nevada Permissible to possess aerosol spray irritants with active ingredient levels of 2% or less. Washoe County and City of Las Vegas require training and permits.
New Hampshire No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
New Jersey Permissible to sell, possess and legally use 3/4 oz. or less by anyone for personal protection.
New Mexico No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
New York Maximum allowable strength for OC or CS product is 7%. Authorized retail sales of a self-defense spray are Dealers in firearms and licensed Pharmacists. This does not apply to wholesale distribution between a manufacturer and a retail vendor.
North Carolina Any individual who has not been convicted of a felony can purchase for use for protection a tear gas product not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters in volume.
North Dakota Any spray or aerosol containing CN, CS or other irritating agent can be carried without a concealed weapons permit except in gaming and alcoholic beverage establishments.
Ohio No laws regarding the sale or purchase of non-lethal spray weapons. The only law on use is that it is criminal mischief if used to interfere with the use or enjoyment of property of another.
Oklahoma No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Oregon No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons. However, Portland has a city ordinance which prohibits the possession and use of a tear gas dispensing device.
Pennsylvania No specific laws or regulations concerning the sale, purchase or legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Rhode Island No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
South Carolina Lawful for a person for self-defense purposes only to possess, use, transport, sell or buy, but with a limitation of 50 cubic centimeter capacity,
South Dakota No statutes or regulations concerning the sale, purchase, and legal use of chemical sprays.
Tennessee No laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of aerosols, gases, etc.
Texas A small chemical dispenser sold for personal protection is exempt from their weapons laws.
Utah No prohibition against the use of chemical aerosol sprays as long as the product does not cause death or serious bodily injury.
Vermont Statutes do not regulate or prohibit the sale of any aerosol spray used as a defensive weapon.
Virginia No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Washington No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
West Virginia No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
Wisconsin Permissible to sell, possess and legally use up to and including a 2 oz. unit by anyone for personal protection.
Wyoming No laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.

* Please check with local law enforcement for any restrictions or regulations that may be applicable.

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