The possession of nitrous oxide has today (8th November) been made illegal if it is – or is likely to be – ‘wrongfully inhaled’ under an updated law which classifies the gas as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
According to the UK’s Home Office, those breaking the law could receive an unlimited fine, community punishment and/or a prison sentence for repeat serious offenders.
Under the previous law, it was illegal to produce, supply, import or export nitrous oxide for psychoactive purposes.
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