Full text of Utah Utah Code § 76-9-1111 — Abuse of nitrous oxide., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-9-1111. Abuse of nitrous oxide.
Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-1111.
Abuse of nitrous oxide.
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| (a) | As used in this section, "nitrous oxide" means:
| (i) | N2O, a colorless gas or liquid that is also referred to as dinitrogen monoxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas; or |
| (ii) | any substance containing nitrous oxide. |
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| (2) | Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits abuse of nitrous oxide if the actor:
| (a) | possesses nitrous oxide with the intent to breathe, inhale, or ingest the nitrous oxide for the purpose of:
| (i) | causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or |
| (ii) | in any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing the audio, visual, or mental processes; |
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| (b) | knowingly or intentionally is under the influence of nitrous oxide; or |
| (c) | offers, sells, or provides nitrous oxide to another person, knowing that other person or a third party intends to possess or use the nitrous oxide in violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (b). |
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| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. |
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| (a) | Subsection (2)(b) does not apply to any person who is under the influence of nitrous oxide pursuant to an administration for the purpose of medical, surgical, or dental care by a person holding a license under state law that authorizes the administration of nitrous oxide. |
| (b) | Subsection (2)(c) does not apply to any person who:
| (i) | administers nitrous oxide for the purpose of medical, surgical, or dental care; and |
| (ii) | holds a license under state law that authorizes the administration of nitrous oxide. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
173, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 76-9-1111
What does Utah Code § 76-9-1111 cover?
Section 76-9-1111 ("Abuse of nitrous oxide.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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