Alabama § 13A-6-27 - Use of Pepper Spray, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-6-27 — Use of Pepper Spray, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-6-27. Use of Pepper Spray, Etc.
(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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-6-27
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-6-27 cover?
Section 13A-6-27 ("Use of Pepper Spray, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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