An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Items Intended To Be Used To Inhale Nitrous Oxide For Recreational Purposes

LD 1200 prohibits the sale or distribution of devices intended for recreational nitrous oxide inhalation (e.g., "whippits" used to cause intoxication). It directly affects businesses selling such devices, with exceptions for medical professionals like dentists, pharmacists, and physicians using nitrous oxide in legitimate medical practice. Violations are civil offenses, punishable by fines starting at $250 for a first offense and increasing to $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses. The law aims to restrict access to nitrous oxide for non-medical use while preserving its medical applications.