Ala. Code § 13A-6-27: Use of Pepper Spray, Etc.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 13A Criminal Code.
- Chapter 6 Offenses Involving Danger to the Person.
- Article 2 Assaults.
(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.
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