SF 1215

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/11/2025 11:33 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; prohibiting the sale of flavored nitrous oxide; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.079] SALE OF FLAVORED NITROUS OXIDE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Flavored nitrous oxide" means a canister containing nitrous oxide that (1) imparts
a taste or smell, and (2) is sold by a retailer.
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new text begin (c) "Retailer" means a person, whether located within Minnesota or otherwise, engaged
in the business of selling or offering for sale flavored nitrous oxide to a consumer in
Minnesota.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition. new text end

new text begin A retailer is prohibited from selling or offering for sale flavored
nitrous oxide to a consumer in Minnesota.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Violation. new text end

new text begin A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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