| State | State (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 |