CHAPTER 112
HB 456-FN – FINAL VERSION
09Mar2005… 0413h
2005 SESSION
01/09
HOUSE BILL 456-FN
AN ACT relative to inhaling toxic vapors.
COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law
This bill clarifies the law regarding inhaling toxic vapors.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
09Mar2005… 0413h
05-0287
01/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Five
AN ACT relative to inhaling toxic vapors.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
112:1 Inhaling Toxic Vapors for Effect; Substance Abuse Program. Amend RSA 644:5-a to read as follows:
644:5-a Inhaling Toxic Vapors for Effect. A person is guilty of a violation if he or she purposely smells or inhales the fumes of any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses of the nervous system, or possesses, buys or sells any such substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this section. This section does not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes. [Any court finding that a minor is guilty of a second offense under this section may order the minor to the nearest mental hygiene clinic for examination prior to sentencing. The clinic shall report any finding it makes to the court. The court may order commitment to a public institution, including the New Hampshire hospital for care and treatment as the findings warrant. The court may thereafter modify the order as justice requires.]
112:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2006.
(Approved: June 15, 2005)
(Effective Date: January 1, 2006)