新西兰根据《精神活性物质法》加强一氧化二氮条例,因为娱乐用途和健康问题不断增加。 New Zealand tightens nitrous oxide regulations under the Psychoactive Substances Act due to rising recreational use and health concerns.

由于娱乐用途的增加，新西兰政府正在收紧对一氧化二氮（也称为笑气）的监管。 New Zealand's government is tightening regulations on nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, due to rising recreational use. 它现在根据《精神活性物质法》对物质进行分类,对出售或拥有该物质供个人使用处以两年以下监禁或重罚。 It now classifies the substance under the Psychoactive Substances Act, imposing severe penalties for selling or possessing it for personal use—up to two years in prison or substantial fines. 这一举措解决了与滥用一氧化二氮有关的公共卫生问题,澳大利亚和联合王国等国家滥用一氧化二氮的情况也在增加。 This move addresses public health concerns linked to nitrous oxide abuse, which is also increasing in countries like Australia and the UK.