美国的特纳西州通过了一项禁止销售氧化物以致中毒的法案. Tennessee passes bill banning nitrous oxide sales for intoxication.

美国田纳西州的立法者通过了一项法案, 禁止零售氧化 (被称为"鞭子") 或笑气. Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill banning the retail sale of nitrous oxide, known as "whippets" or laughing gas, to curb its misuse. 立法, 等待州长比尔·李的签名, 将使出售毒品为E类重罪. The legislation, awaiting Governor Bill Lee's signature, would make selling the substance for intoxication a Class E felony. 医疗,牙科和食品使用有例外情况. Exemptions exist for medical, dental, and food uses like whipped cream chargers. 支持者指出健康风险包括窒息和脑损伤, FDA强调了这一点. Supporters cite health risks including asphyxiation and brain damage highlighted by the FDA.