S.824

Allows possession of bear spray for repelling aggressive bears.

This bill allows individuals 18 years of age or older to possess bear spray for repelling aggressive bears while hiking, biking, or engaging in other outdoor recreational activities. The bear spray must be approved and registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and clearly identified as such on the product label. The bill also provides that a person who uses bear spray upon or toward another person would not be liable in any civil action for damages resulting from that release or discharge when the actor reasonably believes that the releasing or discharging of the bear.