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This bill modifies Missouri's existing laws regarding the intentional inhalation of substances for intoxicating or mind-altering purposes. The legislation expands the list of substances covered by the law, adding specific chemicals and refrigerants like difluoroethane and tetrafluoroethane to the existing prohibitions. The bill makes it illegal to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes, gases, or vapors of these substances with the purpose of inducing intoxication, euphoria, dizziness, hallucinations, or altering sensory and mental processes. The law continues to exempt medical and dental anesthesia. The penalties for violations have been modified: a first offense is now a Class D misdemeanor with potential participation in a drug treatment program, a second offense becomes a Class A misdemeanor, and subsequent violations are classified as a Class D felony. These changes aim to more comprehensively address substance inhalation abuse by broadening the definition of prohibited substances and implementing escalating penalties for repeated offenses.

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