Possession of self-defense sprays.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-2501.01(7)(C), a person 18 years of age or older may possess and use a self-defense spray in the exercise of reasonable force in defense of the person or the person’s property only if it is propelled from an aerosol container, labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use, and dated to indicate its anticipated useful life. No person shall possess a self-defense spray which is of a type other than that specified in §§ 7-2502.12 to 7-2502.14.
Annotations
Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title II, § 213 as added Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-244, § 2, 40 DCR 647 May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 10(b), 41 DCR 5193 1981 Ed., § 6-2323.
Sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.