The proposed bill would amend current statutes to classify the personal use of amyl nitrite and nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas) as a class 5 felony. This change would be reflected in the insertion of new language that explicitly prohibits the breathing, inhaling, ingesting, using, or possessing of substances containing these compounds, as well as the delivery, sale, or transfer of containers that exclusively contain nitrous oxide. Additionally, the bill would expand the definition of "vapor-releasing substance containing a toxic substance" to include specific nitrites, such as butyl nitrite and its variants.

Furthermore, the bill would repeal existing sections that specifically address the sale of laughing gas to minors, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding these substances. It would also clarify that the prohibition on laughing gas does not apply to its use for automotive purposes or as a propellant in food preparation. The bill aims to make technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statutes while maintaining certain exemptions for lawful use by specific professionals and in industrial contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3403, 13-3403.01, 13-3403.02, 28-3309