Arkansas Code
Subchapter 1 - Possession and Use Generally
§ 5-73-124. Tear gas — Pepper spray

(a)
(1) 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.
(2)
(A) 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.
(B) However, the capacity of the container shall not exceed one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cc).


(b) The provisions of this section do not apply to any:
(1) Law enforcement officer while engaged in the discharge of his or her official duties; or
(2) 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.

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Arkansas Code

Title 5 - Criminal Offenses

Subtitle 6 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare

Chapter 73 - Weapons

Subchapter 1 - Possession and Use Generally

§ 5-73-101. Definitions

§ 5-73-102. Possessing instrument of crime

§ 5-73-103. Possession of firearms by certain persons

§ 5-73-104. Criminal use of prohibited weapons

§ 5-73-105. Legitimate manufacture, repair, and transportation of prohibited weapons

§ 5-73-106. Defacing a firearm

§ 5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm

§ 5-73-108. Criminal acts involving explosives

§ 5-73-109. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor

§ 5-73-110. Disarming minors and mentally defective or mentally irresponsible persons — Disposition of property seized

§ 5-73-111. Unlawful procurement of a firearm

§ 5-73-112. Certification by a chief law enforcement officer regarding receipt or manufacture of a firearm

§ 5-73-119. Handguns — Possession by minor or possession on school property

§ 5-73-120. Carrying a weapon

§ 5-73-122. Carrying a firearm in publicly owned buildings or facilities

§ 5-73-124. Tear gas — Pepper spray

§ 5-73-125. Interstate sale and purchase of shotguns, rifles, and ammunition

§ 5-73-126. Booby traps

§ 5-73-127. Possession of loaded center-fire weapons in certain areas

§ 5-73-128. Offenses upon property of public schools

§ 5-73-129. Furnishing a handgun or a prohibited weapon to a felon

§ 5-73-130. Seizure and forfeiture of firearm — Seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicle — Disposition of property seized

§ 5-73-131. Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons

§ 5-73-132. Sale, rental, or transfer of firearm to person prohibited from possessing firearms

§ 5-73-133. Possession of a taser stun gun