LD1200

An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Items Intended to Be Used to Inhale Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Purposes

Failed·6/13/25
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Maine LD1200 would ban the sale of devices containing nitrous oxide for recreational use.

Maine LD1200 would make it illegal to sell or distribute devices containing nitrous oxide or intended for inhaling nitrous oxide to cause intoxication or euphoria. Violators face fines of $250 to $500 for the first offense, $400 to $700 for the second offense, and $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Exemptions apply to certain medical professionals who administer nitrous oxide within their scope of practice.

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Roll Call Votes

55 Yea

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90 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 13, 2025

House

Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford MOVED to INSIST.

Jun 13, 2025

House

Motion of Representative NUTTING of Oakland to RECEDE and CONCUR to ACCEPTANCE of the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-340) FAILED.

Jun 13, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 485 (Yeas 55 - Nays 90 - Absent 4 - Excused 2)