New York regulations

Title 9 Part 474

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9 NYCRR 474.1 - Definition

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(a)As used in this Part, a self-defense spray device shall have the same meaning as defined in Penal Law, section 265.20(a)(14)(A).
(b)As used in this Part, sale shall mean the retail sale of a self-defense spray devide to the public for personal use and does not apply to wholesale distribution between a manufacturer or its representative and a retail vendor authorized below.

9 NYCRR 474.2 - Persons authorized to sell self-defense spray devices

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(a)The persons authorized to sell self-defense spray devices are as follows:
(1)dealers in firearms licensed pursuant to Penal Law, section 400.00; and
(2)pharmacists licensed pursuant to article 137 of the Education Law.
(b)No more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser.

9 NYCRR 474.3 - Form to be executed upon purchase

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(a)Before delivering a self-defense spray device to any person, the seller shall require proof of age and a sworn statement on a form as described in section 474.5 of this Part.

9 NYCRR 474.4 - Retention of forms by seller

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(a)Forms executed pursuant to section 474.3 of this Part shall be retained by the seller and maintained on the premises of sale for a period of five years. The forms shall be available at all reasonable hours for inspection by any peace or police officer acting pursuant to his or her special duties. Executed forms may be destroyed after five years.
(b)Forms shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of State Police only when:
(1)the seller having possession of the forms ceases to be a licensed dealer in firearms or licensed pharmacists; or
(2)said person permanently ceases to be engaged actively in the selling of firearms or as a pharmacist.

In such cases, and only in such cases, retained forms shall be sent within 30 days to:

Superintendent of State Police

Records Unit

1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

Albany, NY 12226-2252

9 NYCRR 474.5 - Form-certification for the purchase of a self-defense spray device

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CERTIFICATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SELF-DEFENSE SPRAY DEVICE (Pursuant to Penal Law, § 265.20(a)(15)(B)) Name of Purchaser: Date of Purchase: / / Last First M.I.

Date of Birth: / / Height: ___ Weight: ___ Social Security No.

Address: Street City State Zip Code County of Residence: ______ Purchaser's Identification: (Driver's License Number or other identification which shows name, date of birth, place of residence) Brand of Self-Defense Spray Devices: Number of Containers Purchased: □ 1 □ 2 Container Net Weight: Name of Vendor: Vendor's License No.: Address: Street City State Zip Code Vendor Type: □ Pharmacists □ Firearms Dealer Signature of Vendor PURCHASER'S VERIFICATION I, ________, do hereby verify that I am over eighteen years of age, and that I have not been convicted of a felony or an assault in New York, or any other State.

I understand that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal Law.

Signature of Purchaser This form approved by the Superintendent of State Police

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