Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 1002 – Criminal use of disabling chemicals
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1. A person is guilty of criminal use of disabling chemicals if he intentionally sprays or otherwise uses upon any other person chemical mace or any similar substance composed of a mixture of gas and chemicals which has or is designed to have a disabling effect upon human beings.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
2. Criminal use of disabling chemicals is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3. This section shall not apply to the use of those disabling chemicals when that use is for the purpose of:
C. Retaking property, preventing that taking or preventing criminal mischief under section 105; [PL 1979, c. 55 (NEW).]
as authorized for the use of nondeadly force.
[PL 1979, c. 55 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 55 (AMD).