Tennessee SB2303 amends laws to exempt certain uses of nitrous oxide from criminal penalties.
Tennessee SB2303 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated to exempt specific uses of nitrous oxide from criminal penalties. The bill allows nitrous oxide use when prescribed by medical or dental practitioners, in manufacturing processes, as a food propellant, or for automotive purposes. It also creates a rebuttable presumption against these exemptions if the nitrous oxide is flavored or labeled as such. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties, including license suspension or revocation for businesses. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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