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This bill prohibits the sale of flavored nitrous oxide in Minnesota by establishing new legal definitions and penalties. Specifically, the bill defines "flavored nitrous oxide" as a nitrous oxide canister that has an added taste or smell and is being sold by a retailer, which is defined as any person selling or offering such products to consumers in Minnesota. The legislation makes it illegal for retailers to sell or offer flavored nitrous oxide to consumers, with violations classified as a misdemeanor. The context of this bill appears to be aimed at preventing the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, which is sometimes called "whippets" and can be dangerous when inhaled as a drug. By targeting flavored products, the bill may be attempting to make the substance less appealing, particularly to younger consumers, and discourage potentially harmful recreational use of nitrous oxide.

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