KCC §22-15.2
Pepper Spray Rules
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This law limits pepper spray to small containers and says when you can use it. It also bans sales to minors and in places serving alcohol, and bans changing the manufacturer's name. You must follow these rules in Kauai County.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Restrictions on Possession and Use of Pepper Spray
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
No person shall use or possess pepper spray in a volume greater than two (2) ounces.A person may possess and use pepper spray stored in any aerosol container or other device with a maximum volume of two (2) ounces, which is designed to fit into a handbag or a pants pocket. The container or device must have a mechanism to prevent the accidental release of the spray, and the container or device must use a nonflammable propellant or carrier. It is unlawful for any person to use pepper spray for any purpose, except:Self-defense;Defense of another person; orProtection of property of the person or of another person.It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or otherwise furnish any pepper spray to a minor in the County.It is unlawful for a minor to purchase, possess, or use any pepper spray in the County.It is unlawful to sell or offer for sale any pepper spray on a premises where liquor or alcoholic beverages are consumed.It is unlawful for any person to alter the manufacturer's name on any pepper spray to be carried or used in the County.
The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
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