Utah § 76-9-1111 Abuse of nitrous oxide.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-9-1111 — Abuse of nitrous oxide.

Utah § 76-9-1111

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-9Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety

Part 76-9-11Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1111 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) As used in this section, "nitrous oxide" means:

(1)(a)(i) N2O, a colorless gas or liquid that is also referred to as dinitrogen monoxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas; or

(1)(a)(ii) any substance containing nitrous oxide.

(1)(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 nitrous oxide if the actor:

(2)(a) possesses nitrous oxide with the intent to breathe, inhale, or ingest the nitrous oxide for the purpose of:

(2)(a)(i) causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or

(2)(a)(ii) in any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing the audio, visual, or mental processes;

(2)(b) knowingly or intentionally is under the infl

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(1) (1)(a) As used in this section, "nitrous oxide" means:
(1)(a)(i) N2O, a colorless gas or liquid that is also referred to as dinitrogen monoxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas; or
(1)(a)(ii) any substance containing nitrous oxide.
(1)(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 nitrous oxide if the actor:
(2)(a) possesses nitrous oxide with the intent to breathe, inhale, or ingest the nitrous oxide for the purpose of:
(2)(a)(i) causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses; or
(2)(a)(ii) in any manner changing, distorting, or disturbing the audio, visual, or mental processes;
(2)(b) knowingly or intentionally is under the influence of nitrous oxide; or
(2)(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).
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
(4) (4)(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.
(4)(b) Subsection (2)(c) does not apply to any person who:
(4)(b)(i) administers nitrous oxide for the purpose of medical, surgical, or dental care; and
(4)(b)(ii) holds a license under state law that authorizes the administration of nitrous oxide.