New Zealand Government Cracks Down On Nitrous Oxide
The government is introducing measures to crack down on the sale and misuse of nitrous oxide. Large canisters will be automatically classified as psychoactive substances unless they have a documented lawful use. The gas currently has legitimate medical and commercial applications, including anesthesia and whipped cream propellant. The move aims to target misuse of the substance. Currently, enforcement for recreational use requires proof of intent, but new regulations will remove this requirement. All importers will be required to obtain approval from the Director-General of Health. All large canisters exceeding 10 grams will be automatically regulated under the Act. The government is taking further steps to reduce the recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as "little nangs." The announcement was made during the RNZ Morning Report.
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“Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crackdown on their sale and misuse.”
“The government will bring in new rules so proof of intent is no longer required and all large canisters over 10 grams will be automatically regulated under the Act.”
“recreational use is illegal but enforcement currently requires proof of intent. The government will bring in new rules so proof of intent is no longer required”
“The government is taking further steps to reduce the recreational use of nitrous oxide little nangs.”
“The government is cracking down on nitrous oxide or NANGs after police linked its use to serious and fatal crashes. Larger canisters over 10 grams which can contain about three leakers.”
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