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Huntington Beach council votes 5–0 to prohibit retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use

Huntington Beach City Council · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Following council discussion citing rising arrests and health risks, Huntington Beach moved to adopt an ordinance to prohibit sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use; council approved the motion 5–0.

Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously to move forward with an ordinance prohibiting the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use.

Councilwoman Gracie Vandermark, who brought the item forward, said nitrous oxide (commonly sold as whipped-cream chargers or “whip-its”) has become widely available to young people in convenience and smoke shops and…

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