Florida legal term
Self-defense chemical spray in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Self-defense chemical spray” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Self-defense chemical spray” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Self-defense chemical spray” means a device carried solely for purposes of lawful self-defense that is compact in size, designed to be carried on or about the person, and contains not more than two ounces of chemical. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
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