Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess any compound, liquid, gas, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.

SB 2303 makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") or amyl nitrite ("poppers") for non-exempt purposes. The law directly affects individuals who use these substances recreationally and businesses selling them, with penalties including fines and possible probation requiring drug rehabilitation. Exceptions exist for medical use (prescribed by a practitioner), industrial manufacturing, food service (as a propellant), and automotive uses, but flavored products or labeled containers create a legal presumption against these exceptions. The bill also imposes license suspensions for 30 days on businesses violating the law and revocation for repeat offenses, effective July 1, 2026.