L.A. makes it a crime for cannabis and tobacco retailers to sell nitrous oxide

Los Angeles Times - Oct 13, 2026

L.A. is banning the sale of nitrous oxide at stores selling cannabis and tobacco products, and setting criminal penalties for violations.

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