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Washington County board adopts ban on nitrous oxide chargers, removes Public Health from enforcement
Summary
The Washington County Board of Supervisors on May 15 adopted Introductory Local Law D to ban sale of nitrous oxide chargers, approving an amendment that removed Public Health from the law’s enforcement and penalty section. Two public commenters had spoken in favor during the hearing.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted Introductory Local Law D on May 15, 2026, a local law intended to ban the sale of nitrous oxide chargers in the county. The board approved an amendment to remove County Public Health from Section 4(a) (Enforcement and Penalties) before adopting the law.
The measure was moved by Supervisor Skellie and carried by roll call; the minutes record 13 supervisors voting in favor with four absent. The meeting minutes also include printed weighted tallies shown in the official roll as AYES: 3,785 and ABSENT: 905. Chairman Henke opened and closed the public hearing on the measure; two members of the public spoke in favor during the hearing. The minutes do not specify additional enforcement mechanisms or an effective date.
