An Act relative to the sale of nitrous oxide
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill regulates the sale of nitrous oxide, often referred to as "laughing gas," in Massachusetts. It defines authorized sellers, prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide products for human inhalation or intoxication, and restricts retail sales to individuals 21 and older. The bill also mandates specific display requirements and penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘authorized seller’ based on specific industry classifications.
- Prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide products for human inhalation or intoxication.
- Restricts sales to individuals 21 years of age or older with valid identification.
- Requires authorized sellers to display a warning sign about the illegality of recreational inhalation.
- Specifies that nitrous oxide products must be stored behind the counter or in a non-public area.
- Excludes certain uses, such as food products and medical/dental administration.
- Establishes fines for violations, increasing with repeated offenses.
- Defines key terms related to the bill, including ‘nitrous oxide product’ and ‘North American Industry Classification System’.
Who is affected
- Retail establishments
- Individuals seeking to purchase nitrous oxide
- Culinary supply retailers
- Medical and dental supply distributors
- Automotive parts suppliers
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
13 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours