§ 569.216, Fla. Stat. · Part I. TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Prohibition on possessing, selling, delivering, or giving nitrous oxide; penalties; exceptions.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any dealer who is licensed or permitted under this chapter, or a dealer’s agent or employee, to possess, sell, possess with intent to sell, deliver, or give, directly or indirectly, nitrous oxide on or from the dealer’s licensed premises. A dealer or a dealer’s agent or employee who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) This section does not apply to a grocery store or supermarket, as licensed or permitted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, but does apply to a convenience business, as defined by s. 812.171.
(3) This section does not prohibit the possession, sale, delivery, or giving of a finished food product in which nitrous oxide is used solely as a propellant.
(4) The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall adopt rules regarding the possession, sale, delivery, or giving of nitrous oxide to prevent the use of nitrous oxide for inducing a condition of intoxication. Such rules may address products containing nitrous oxide and finished food products in which nitrous oxide is used solely as a propellant.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 2, ch. 2026-148.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 812.171, Fla. Stat.Definition.Printed as s. 812.171
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