Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess any compound, liquid, gas, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.

Summary

The bill criminalizes knowingly inhaling, ingesting, using, or possessing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and amyl nitrite (poppers) unless they are prescribed, used in industry, food service, or automotive contexts. Violations are Class A misdemeanors and may require drug rehabilitation. It also penalizes businesses that sell or distribute these substances, suspending or revoking their licenses.

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