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LA City Council votes to ban weed and smoke shops from selling laughing gas
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points Penalties for violating the ban include a fine of up to $1,000 or six months in county jail, pending approval from the mayor. A city ordinance has been passed to ban the sale of nitrous oxide at tobacco and cannabis shops.
A city ordinance has been passed to ban the sale of nitrous oxide at tobacco and cannabis shops. The drug, also known as laughing gas or whippits, can be used by medical professionals to sedate patients, but its recreational use has raised health concerns. Penalties for violating the ban include a fine of up to $1,000 or six months in county jail, pending approval from the mayor.
Community members, including students from a local high school, advocated for the ban due to the drug's potential health risks. Further details on the ordinance and its implementation are available.
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Category: government Published: October 7, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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