(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device.

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   (2) A person may openly carry, for purposes of lawful self-defense:

   (a)() A self-defense chemical spray.

   (b)() A nonlethal stun gun or dart-firing stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device that is designed solely for defensive purposes.

   (3) Any person violating this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

s. 1, ch. 87-537; s. 173, ch. 91-224; s. 3, ch. 97-72; s