Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-6-27 — Use of Pepper Spray, Etc
Alabama § 13A-6-27
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 13A-6-27 (2026).
Text
(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.
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Legislative History
(Act 98-488, p. 932, §1.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
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Bluebook (online)
Alabama § 13A-6-27, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/al/13A-6-27.