SAN DIEGO—Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, a Democrat from Encinitas, joined state and local leaders on June 26 to discuss the dangers of recreational use of nitrous oxide and urged lawmakers to pass her bill limiting the substance’s sale.
Her bill, Senate Bill 936, would prohibit the public sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than eight grams, with exceptions for legitimate uses in the medical, dental, culinary, and automotive industries.
“The abuse of nitrous oxide is a growing problem that is harming and sometimes killing teenagers and young adults, and jeopardizing road safety,” Blakespear said. “Nitrous oxide is addictive, it’s dangerous and it’s readily available. SB 936 puts a stop to its wide distribution for non-legitimate purposes.”…