Washington SB6169 criminalizes the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide devices unless for medical, dental, or food purposes.

Washington SB6169 adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to make it a gross misdemeanor to sell, distribute, or offer to sell devices containing nitrous oxide or flavored nitrous oxide, except for medical, dental, or food use. The bill defines nitrous oxide as N20, dinitrogen monoxide, dinitrogen oxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas. Exemptions include its use by manufacturers in industrial operations, automotive purposes, and food propellants. The bill targets recreational use of nitrous oxide, aiming to curb its distribution through various devices.

Washington SB6169 criminalizes the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide devices unless for medical, dental, or food purposes.

Washington SB6169 adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to make it a gross misdemeanor to sell, distribute, or offer to sell devices containing nitrous oxide or flavored nitrous oxide, except for medical, dental, or food use. The bill defines nitrous oxide as N20, dinitrogen monoxide, dinitrogen oxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas. Exemptions include its use by manufacturers in industrial operations, automotive purposes, and food propellants. The bill targets recreational use of nitrous oxide, aiming to curb its distribution through various devices.