Nitrous oxide; prohibit recreational sale of.

HB 1551 prohibits the knowing sale of nitrous oxide (e.g., whipped cream chargers) for intoxication, particularly to minors, while preserving legitimate medical, dental, automotive, and culinary uses. It bans selling nitrous oxide to anyone under 21 if the seller knows it will be used for intoxication and penalizes violations with fines up to $1,000 for first offenses (misdemeanor) or $10,000 for repeat offenses involving minors (felony). The law explicitly excludes lawful possession, medical use, food preparation, and industrial applications from its restrictions. It takes effect July 1, 2026.