N.J. Stat. tit. 24, ch. 6G

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-1 Control or possession without written permit; prohibition; exceptions

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, except a duly licensed physician, dentist, veterinarian, nurse, hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution, or a resident physician or intern of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution, to have under control or possess nitrous oxide in any form unless the person obtains a written permit issued by the Department of Health; except that no person under 19 years of age shall have under his control or possess nitrous oxide. L.1982, c. 127, s. 1, eff. Sept. 3, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-2 Sale of nitrous oxide for nonmedical use

2. When nitrous oxide is sold for nonmedical use, both the seller and buyer shall obtain a written permit issued by the Department of Health; except that if the seller is registered with the Department of Health as a distributor or wholesaler of nitrous oxide or if the nitrous oxide is to be used in food preparation, the seller or buyer does not have to obtain a permit. A permit shall contain the name, address and other location of the person who requests the permit and a registration number assigned by the Department of Health. The buyer shall state the intended use of the nitrous oxide on the permit. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1 and 2 of this act, no person shall sell, distribute or dispense nitrous oxide to any person under 19 years of age. L.1982,c.127,s.2; amended 1992,c.179.

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-3 Record of sale; duration of retention; contents; inspection

Every person who sells or furnishes nitrous oxide shall retain a record of the sale for a period of 2 years. The record of the sales shall contain the name and address of the buyer, number of the buyer's permit, date of sale and amount of nitrous oxide purchased. Records shall be open to inspection by any public officer or employee engaged in the enforcement of this section. L.1982, c. 127, s. 3, eff. Sept. 3, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-4 Permits; purposes authorized

The Commissioner of Health is authorized to issue permits for the acquisition of nitrous oxide for the purposes enumerated in section 1 of this act. L.1982, c. 127, s. 4, eff. Sept. 3, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-5 Administration and enforcement; rules

The Commissioner of Health shall administer and enforce the provisions of this act and shall issue all rules necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1982, c. 127, s. 5, eff. Sept. 3, 1982.

N.J. Stat. § 24:6G-6 Violations; penalties; recovery and enforcement

The penalties for violating any provisions of this act shall be as provided in chapter 17 of Title 24 of the Revised Statutes. Such penalties shall be recovered and enforced in the same manner and in accordance with the procedure detailed in chapter 17 of Title 24 of the Revised Statutes. In addition, any person violating the provisions of this act may be sentenced to imprisonment for a definite term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 6 months. L.1982, c. 127, s. 6, eff. Sept. 3, 1982.

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