H5202

Nitrous Oxide

Introduced·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide or nitrous oxide products in South Carolina, with exceptions for certain entities.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide or nitrous oxide products in the state, with exceptions for certain entities. It defines "nitrous oxide" and "nitrous oxide product" and outlines the exceptions for entities such as licensed medical facilities, food and beverage businesses, automotive businesses, industrial or manufacturing businesses, institutions of higher education, and governmental entities. The bill also mandates recordkeeping requirements for sellers and allows the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations.

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History

Feb 18

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 18

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary