Utah § 76-9-1110 - Abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent.

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§ 76-9-1110. Abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-9-1110.  Abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent.
(1)
(a)As used in this section, "psychotoxic chemical solvent" includes any glue, cement, or other substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds:
(i) acetone and acetate;
(ii)amyl nitrite or amyl nitrate or their isomers;
(iii)benzene, butyl alcohol, butyl nitrite, butyl nitrate, or their isomers;
(iv)ethyl alcohol, ethyl nitrite, or ethyl nitrate;
(v)ethylene dichloride;
(vi)isobutyl alcohol;
(vii)methyl alcohol;
(viii)methyl ethyl ketone;
(ix)n-propyl alcohol;
(x)pentachlorophenol;
(xi)petroleum ether;
(xii)propyl nitrite or propyl nitrate or their isomers;
(xiii)toluene;
(xiv)xylene; or
(xv)another chemical substance capable of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or the dulling of the brain or nervous system as a result of the inhalation of the fumes or vapors of such chemical substance.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1101 apply to this section.
(2)Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent if:
(a)for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or the dulling of the actor's brain or nervous system, the actor intentionally:
(i)smells or inhales the fumes of a psychotoxic chemical solvent; or
(ii)possesses, purchases, or attempts to possess or purchase a psychotoxic chemical solvent; or
(b)the actor offers, sells, or provides a psychotoxic chemical solvent to another person, knowing that other person or a third party intends to possess or use that psychotoxic chemical solvent in violation of Subsection (2)(a).
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4)This section does not apply to:
(a)the prescribed use, distribution, or sale of a psychotoxic chemical solvent for a medical or dental purpose; or
(b)a controlled substance regulated by the provisions of Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, or Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances.


Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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