It is legal for people who are not felons and who are 18 years or over to possess “self-defense sprays pepperball” for the protection of person or property.

“Self-defense spray pepperball” is defined as “a pocket sized spray device which contains and releases a chemical or organic substance which is intended to produce temporary physical discomfort or disability through being vaporized or otherwise dispensed in the air or any like device containing tear gas, pepper ball spray or similar disabling agent.”

There are certain labeling requirements that all products must meet in order to be sold. These requirements help to ensure that consumers are able to make informed decisions about the products they purchase.

In order to sell any products, a seller’s license is required. Furthermore, the purchaser must also complete a registration form. Only when both of these things have been done can a sale be finalized.

In the state of New York, pepperball residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed firearms dealers or licensed pharmacists. A maximum of two sprays may be sold to a single purchaser at one time. Section 265.25 (14) and (15).