StateState (Abbreviated)Laws & Regulations
Alabama AL None
Alaska AK Must be 18 years of age.
Arizona AZ None
Arkansas AR Cannot exceed 50 cubic centimeters
California CA Maximum weight of 2.5 oz. Must be 18 year of age or 16 with written consent of a parent or guardian. "Warning" Label on must appear on label and expiration date on canister.
Colorado CO None
Connecticut CT None
Delaware DE Cannot be in possession of a minor.
District of Columbia DC Must be 18 years of age or 14 with parent or guardians permission. Expiration date must be on each unit. Licensing restrictions.
Florida FL No more than 2 oz can only be used for defense.
Georgia GA None
Hawaii HI Must be 18 years of age. Cannot be where liquor is sold or exceed 1/2 oz. Licensing requirement.
Idaho ID None
Illinois IL Must be 18 years of age.
Indiana IN None
Iowa IA None
Kansas KS None
Kentucky KY None
Louisiana LA None
Maine ME None
Maryland MD None
Massachusetts MA Must have a license to carry. Must buy from licensed firearm dealer. Size restrictions.
Michigan MI Not more than 35 grams of any combination of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile and inert ingredients (CS gas); or
A solution containing not more than 10% oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray) and is used in the protection of your person or property which would justify the use of physical force. It cannot be sold to a minor.
Minnesota MN Must be 18 years of age. Cannot be where liquor is sold. No possession by felons.
Mississippi MS None
Missouri MO None
Montana MT None
Nebraska NE None
Nevada NV Must be 21 years of age. No possession by felons or minors. No more than 2 oz. in the form of aerosol.
New Hampshire NH None
New Jersey NJ Must be 18 years of age to carry. No possession by felons. No more than 3/4 oz of chemical substances.
New Mexico NM None
New York NY Must be 18 Years of age. Shall not contain more than 0.7% Capsaicinoids. Shall not exceed 0.75 oz. Can only be sold in pharmacies and gun stores. Purchasers must complete form at time of purchase. Cannot purchase more than two units at one time.
North Carolina NC No possession by felons. Must not exceed 150 Cubic Centimeters.
North Dakota NS None
Ohio OH None
Oklahoma OK None
Oregon OR None
Pennsylvania PA None
Rhode Island RI Must be 18 years of age.
South Carolina SC Cannot exceed 50 Cubic Centimeters.
South Dakota SD None
Tennessee TN None
Texas TX It is permissible to possess a "small chemical dispenser sold commercially for personal protection".
Utah UT None
Vermont VT None
Virginia VA None
Washington WA Must be 18 years of age or 14 with parent or guardian permission.
West Virginia WV None
Wisconsin WI Must be 18 years of age to purchase. OC only maximum 10% concentration. Minimum 15 grams, Maximum 60 grams. Must fire 6 feet minimum and 20 feet maximum. No UV Dye. Label must contain range, first aid information, phone # of manufacturer.
Wyoming WY None
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