Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes

Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.054: Prohibited use of self-defense weapon or device against law enforcement officer; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a third-degree felony by knowingly and willfully using self-defense chemical spray, nonlethal stun guns, or dart-firing stun guns against a law enforcement officer performing duties.

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