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This bill prohibits the sale of flavored nitrous oxide in Minnesota by establishing new legal restrictions. The bill defines "flavored nitrous oxide" as a nitrous oxide canister that has a distinct taste or smell and is sold by a retailer, with "retailer" broadly defined to include sellers both within and outside of Minnesota who sell to Minnesota consumers. Under the proposed law, retailers would be forbidden from selling or offering flavored nitrous oxide to consumers in the state, and any violation of this prohibition would be considered a misdemeanor. The bill appears to be addressing potential recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, which can be dangerous when inhaled for its intoxicating effects, particularly among young people. By targeting flavored versions of the substance, the legislation aims to make the product less appealing and accessible, potentially reducing the risk of abuse.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1215&ssn=0&y=2025