Penal Code section 22840

Nothing in this division authorizes the possession of tear gas or a tear gas weapon in any institution described in Section 4574, or within the grounds belonging or adjacent to any institution described in Section 4574, except where authorized by the person in charge of the institution.

Source: Section 22840, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=22840. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_22840

Original Source: Section 22840, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=22840. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).