Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to ban the sale of consumer products containing nitrous oxide, a gas often used for recreational purposes. The ban would take effect 180 days after the bill’s enactment, with exceptions for medical, dental, commercial food production, and research activities. The bill defines key terms related to nitrous oxide and its use.
Key provisions
- Bans the sale of consumer products containing nitrous oxide.
- The ban will go into effect 180 days after the bill’s passage.
- Exempts certain uses, including medical and dental treatments.
- Exempts commercial food production and research and development activities.
- Defines ‘commercial kitchen’ as a commercial restaurant or food preparation business.
- Defines ‘medical or dental treatment’ as care provided by licensed professionals.
- Defines ‘research and development’ as activities conducted by accredited institutions or agencies.
Who is affected
- Retailers selling consumer products
- Consumers purchasing consumer products containing nitrous oxide
- Medical professionals
- Food service businesses
- Research institutions
Notable changes
- Creates a federal ban on the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products.
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