Section 17240 Of Division 2. Definitions From California Penal Code >> Division 2. >> Title 1. >> Part 6.
17240
. (a) As used in this part, "tear gas" applies to and includes
any liquid, gaseous or solid substance intended to produce temporary
physical discomfort or permanent injury through being vaporized or
otherwise dispersed in the air.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), "tear gas" does not apply to,
and does not include, any substance registered as an economic poison
as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 12751) of Division
7 of the Food and Agricultural Code, provided that the substance is
not intended to be used to produce discomfort or injury to human
beings.