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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if that individual intentionally inhales the vapors of a volatile chemical in a manner designed to affect the individual's central nervous system; to create or induce a condition of intoxication, hallucination, or elation; or to distort, disturb, or change the individual's eyesight, thinking processes, balance, or coordination. An individual is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if that individual violates this section for a third or subsequent offense within one year of the first offense. For a third or subsequent offense, the sentence must include an order for an addiction evaluation by, and compliance with recommendations from, an appropriate licensed addiction treatment program.
2. This section does not apply to inhalations specifically prescribed for medical, dental, or optometric treatment purposes or to controlled substances described in this chapter. For the purposes of this section, “volatile chemical” includes the following chemicals or their isomers:
a. Acetone.
b. Aliphatic hydrocarbons.
c. Amy I nitrite.
d. Butane.
e. Butyl nitrite.
f. Carbon tetrachloride.
g. Chlorinated hydrocarbons.
h. Chlorofluorocarbons.
i. Chloroform.
j. Cyclohexane.
k. Diethyl ether.
l. Ethyl acetate.
m. Fluorocarbon.
n. Glycol ether inter solvent.
o. Glycol ether solvent.
p. Hexane.
q. Ketone solvent.
r. Methanol.
s. Methyl cellosolve acetate.
t. Methyl ethyl ketone.
u. Methyl isobutyl ketone.
v. Nitrous oxide.
w. Petroleum distillate.
x. Toluene.
y. Trichloroethane.
z. Trichloroethylene.
aa. Xylol or xylene.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 19. Foods, Drugs, Oils, and Compounds § 19-03.1-22.1. Volatile chemicals--Inhalation of vapors prohibited--Definitions--Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-19-foods-drugs-oils-and-compounds/nd-cent-code-sect-19-03-1-22-1/
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