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SC Cracks Down on Nitrous Oxide Sales with New Law
The law requires retailers to check ID and bars flavored products, with violations carrying fines of up to $10,000, SLED said.
- On May 18, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Nitrous Oxide Regulation bill, banning the sale of nitrous oxide products to anyone under 18 to prevent recreational misuse.
- Beyond the age restriction, the legislation prohibits the sale of flavored nitrous oxide products and restricts sales at tobacco retail establishments to limit access for personal inhalation.
- To verify the age of customers, retailers must demand valid identification, though the law exempts legitimate medical, automotive, commercial, and industrial uses.
- Violations carry escalating penalties: first offenders face fines up to $1,000 or six months imprisonment, while subsequent offenses result in fines up to $10,000 and three years in prison, plus possible license revocation.
- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division holds the authority to conduct inspections, as the state now classifies the illegal possession or distribution of nitrous oxide as a misdemeanor.
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SLED enforcing nitrous oxide law
A new law in South Carolina prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to anyone under 18 years old. The legislation focuses on preventing anyone from misusing nitrous oxide as a recreational drug. The new law authorizes SLED to conduct inspections and enforce the law.
·Charleston, United States
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