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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
Crimes
Chapter 790
Weapons And Firearms
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Section 790.054, Florida Statutes 2001

790.054  Prohibited use of self-defense weapon or device against law enforcement officer; penalties.--A person who knowingly and willfully uses a self-defense chemical spray or a nonlethal stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device or remote stun gun against a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 4, ch. 97-72.