Self-defense tear gas permits are issued by licensed vendors who determine the purchaser's eligibility to purchase, possess and use these weapons.
The vendor maintains complete and permanent records of all sales. It is his responsibility to ascertain the local police agency and mail the green copy of the "Self-Defense Tear Gas Permit Application and/or Sales Receipt" (Form DLE 138) to the Sheriff's Station or police agency that has jurisdiction over the purchaser's place of residence. This copy, applicable to this Department, shall be forwarded to RIB, Report Processing Unit, for filing.