Arkansas § 5-73-124 - Tear gas — Pepper spray.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-124 — Tear gas — Pepper spray., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-73-124. Tear gas — Pepper spray.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who knowingly carries or has in his or her possession any tear gas or pepper spray in any form, or any person who knowingly carries or has in his or her possession any gun, bomb, grenade, cartridge, or other weapon designed for the discharge of tear gas or pepper spray, upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. It is lawful for a person to possess or carry, and use, a container of tear gas or pepper spray to be used for self-defense purposes only. However, the capacity of the container shall not exceed one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cc). The provisions of this section do not apply to any: Law enforcement officer while engaged in the discharge of his or her official duties; or Banking institution desiring to have possession of tear gas or pepper spray in any form for the purpose of securing funds in its custody from theft or robbery.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-124 cover?
Section 5-73-124 ("Tear gas — Pepper spray.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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