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Nitrous Oxide Retail Sale Ordinance

At a glance

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  • What: Council directed staff to return within 60 days with an ordinance codifying the state ban on retail nitrous oxide sales and devices (SB 758 and SB 936), and within 120 days with stronger local restrictions, preserving legitimate medical, dental, food, manufacturing and automotive uses.
  • Where it stands: Ordinance due in 60 days and further options in 120 days from October 13, 2026; state law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Log

  • 2026-10-13 - City Council - Council directed staff to return within 60 days with an ordinance codifying the state ban on retail nitrous oxide sales and devices (SB 758 and SB 936), and within 120 days with stronger local restrictions, preserving legitimate medical, dental, food, manufacturing and automotive uses.

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