Certain pepper spray canisters are allowed by persons 18 years of age or older for personal self-defense purposes. Pepper spray canisters must be standard form personal use size (2.5oz or smaller). Pepper spray canisters must not be in the form of a firearm or anything resembling a firearm. Only oleoresin capsicum form pepper spray is allowable in aerosol form (no gels allowed). Anyone wishing to carry pepper spray on campus must register it, in person, with the Public Safety & Police Department prior to carrying it on their person or storing it on campus.
If pepper spray is not registered properly and is located on campus, it will be considered a dangerous weapon (under MGL 266 13J) and subject to confiscation and sanctioning.
A new registration must be submitted at the beginning of each academic year. If any of the registration information changes during the academic year, you must contact the Public Safety & Police Department with the updated information.