Guidance

Guidance on restricting the supply of nitrous oxide for recreational use

Provides information on nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, and suggests some enforcement options for restricting its sale for recreational use.

From:
Home Office and The Rt Hon Norman Baker
Published
30 October 2014

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Guidance on restricting the supply of nitrous oxide for recreational use

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Offers information to police and local authorities on the legitimate uses of nitrous oxide, its use recreationally, the risks and the options for disrupting supply.

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Published 30 October 2014

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