Section 17250 Of Division 2. Definitions From California Penal Code >> Division 2. >> Title 1. >> Part 6.
17250
. As used in this part, "tear gas weapon" applies to and
includes:
(a) Any shell, cartridge, or bomb capable of being discharged or
exploded, when the discharge or explosion will cause or permit the
release or emission of tear gas.
(b) Any revolver, pistol, fountain pen gun, billy, or other form
of device, portable or fixed, intended for the projection or release
of tear gas, except those regularly manufactured and sold for use
with firearm ammunition.