(A) Unlawful uses. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, drop, pour, deposit or discharge upon the person or the property of another any liquid, gaseous or solid substance which is injurious to person or property or which is nauseous, sickening, irritating or offensive to any of the senses, with the intent to unlawfully injure, molest, discomfort or discommode another in the use, management, conduct or control of his or her personal property. No person shall attempt, or aid in the attempt or commission of, any act prohibited herein.
(B) Accepted uses. The prohibitions of division (A) above shall not apply to police officers acting in line of duty or to proprietors of business premises or to their employees using such substances for the protection of such business premises when the substances referred to herein are kept solely for the purpose of repelling robbers, thieves, burglars or other such persons violating the law.
(1974 Code, § 5-4-3.5)