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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.
(Act 98-488, p. 932, §1.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 13A. Criminal Code § 13A-6-27 SECTION 13A-6-27 USE OF PEPPER SPRAY, ETC. - last updated December 30, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-13a-criminal-code/al-code-sect-13a-6-27/
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