Pepper Spray Laws By State

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

Is Pepper Spray / Tear Gas Legal In Your State?

AlabamaNo state law prohibiting or regulating a defensive aerosol spray product.
AlaskaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
ArizonaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
ArkansasNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
CaliforniaIt 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.
ColoradoNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
ConnecticutState 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.
DelawareNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of any non-lethal spray weapons.
FloridaIt 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.
GeorgiaNo laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
HawaiiThere 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.
IdahoDoes not restrict or regulate the sale of non-lethal spray products but certain uses are prohibited.
IllinoisNo laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Indiana 
IowaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
KansasNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray products.
KentuckyNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
LouisianaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal sprays.
MaineNo laws regulating the sale, purchase and legal use for defending persons and premises.
MarylandNo 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.
MassachusettsAny 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.
MichiganMaximum allowable strength for OC or CS product is 2%. No CN products or sales to minors allowed.
MinnesotaA 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.
MississippiNo laws regarding the sale, purchase or use of sprays for self-protection.
MissouriNo laws in effect forbidding possession or sale of non-lethal spray products.
MontanaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
NebraskaNo laws prohibiting or regulating tear gas type products.
NevadaPermissible 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 HampshireNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
New JerseyPermissible to sell, possess and legally use 3/4 oz. or less by anyone for personal protection.
New MexicoNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
New YorkMaximum 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 CarolinaAny 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 DakotaAny 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.
OhioNo 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.
OklahomaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
OregonNo 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.
PennsylvaniaNo specific laws or regulations concerning the sale, purchase or legal use of non-lethal sprays.
Rhode IslandNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
South CarolinaLawful 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 DakotaNo statutes or regulations concerning the sale, purchase, and legal use of chemical sprays.
TennesseeNo laws regarding the sale, purchase, and legal use of aerosols, gases, etc.
TexasA small chemical dispenser sold for personal protection is exempt from their weapons laws.
UtahNo prohibition against the use of chemical aerosol sprays as long as the product does not cause death or serious bodily injury.
VermontStatutes do not regulate or prohibit the sale of any aerosol spray used as a defensive weapon.
VirginiaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
WashingtonNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
West VirginiaNo laws regarding the sale, purchase and legal use of non-lethal spray weapons.
WisconsinPermissible to sell, possess and legally use up to and including a 2 oz. unit by anyone for personal protection.
WyomingNo 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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