Section 13A-6-27 - Use of pepper spray, etc.

AL Code § 13A-6-27 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.