7.
Toxic Chemicals a. As used in this section the term toxic chemical
means any chemical or substance having the property of releasing toxic
fumes. Toxic chemical includes, but is not limited to, acetone, acetate,
benzene, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethylene dichloride, isopropyl
alcohol, methyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, nitrous oxide,
pentachlorophenol, petroleum ether, toluol, toluene and any glue,
cement, adhesive, paint remover or other substance containing a chemical
capable of releasing vapors or fumes causing a condition of
intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the
brain or nervous system.
b.A person commits a disorderly persons offense if the person:
(1)inhales the fumes of any toxic chemical for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication; or
(2)possesses any toxic chemical for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication.
This
subsection shall not apply to the possession and use of nitrous oxide or
any material containing nitrous oxide for the purpose of medical,
surgical, or dental care by a person duly licensed to administer nitrous
oxide.
c.A
person commits a fourth degree offense if the person sells, or offers
to sell, any substance containing a toxic chemical knowing that the
intended use of the product is to cause a condition of intoxication, or
knowing that the product does not include an additive required by the
Commissioner of the State Department of Health and Senior Services to
discourage the inhalation of vapors of toxic chemicals for the purpose
of causing a condition of intoxication. This subsection does not apply
to adhesives manufactured only for industrial application or to the sale
of nitrous oxide or any material containing nitrous oxide lawfully
distributed pursuant to sections 1 though 6 of P.L.1982, c.127
(C.24:6G-1 et seq.).
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