Sec. 83. “Dangerous gas”, for purposes of section 31 of this chapter, means a toxic chemical or its precursors that through chemical action or properties on life processes cause death or permanent injury to human beings. The term does not include the following:

(1) Riot control agents, smoke, and obscuration materials or medical products that are manufactured, possessed, transported, or used in accordance with the laws of the United States and of this state.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-31.5-2-83

  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) Tear gas devices designed to be carried on or about the person that contain not more than one-half (1/2) ounce of the chemical.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.