Senate Committee hears emotional testimony as lawmakers consider ban on distributed nitrous oxide devices
Senate Bill 360 would tighten restrictions on distribution of nitrous-oxide canisters sold in vape and smoke shops; multiple family witnesses described severe medical harms and urged passage, while lawmakers debated scope and chemical definitions.
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Senate Bill 360, sponsored by Sen. Stewart, would prohibit distribution of nitrous oxide where the intended use is to stupefy or produce similar intoxicating effects and modernize chemical definitions in the statute. Stewart said the bill expands last year’s law and closes a loophole allowing large canisters and flavored products to be sold in vape stores.
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