Pepper spray can be purchased by any person and there is no age restriction. Non-residents of the Dominican Republic may also legally buy pepper spray while there.
Pepper spray can be bought over the counter at grocery stores and pharmacies. They sell pocket-sized canisters of the spray. It is legal to conceal the spray in a purse or pocket when not in use.
The government of the Dominican Republic encourages the use of pepper spray, rather than guns or other weapons. Endorsed uses include deterring people from harming or robbing you. It is also commonly used to defend against feral dogs.
