Sniffing of model glue for purpose of becoming intoxicated.
Charlotte City Code § 15-19
in effectSec. 15-19. - Sniffing of model glue for purpose of becoming intoxicated.
(a) Definition. As used in this section, the term "model glue" shall mean any glue or cement of the type commonly used in the building of model airplanes, boats, and automobiles, containing toluol, hexane, trichlorethylene, acetone, toluene, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, trichloroethane, isopropanol, methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl cellosolve acetate, cychlohexanone, or other solvent or chemical having the property of releasing toxic vapors.
(b) Inhalation of fumes. No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or nervous system, intentionally smell or inhale the fumes from any model glue; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.
(c) Possession or transfer for unlawful purpose. No person shall, for the purposes of violating or aiding another to violate any subsection of this section, intentionally possess, buy, sell, transfer possession, or receive possession of any model glue.
(d) Use by minors. The use of model glue by minors is restricted as follows:
(1) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3) of this section, no person under 16 years of age shall possess or buy any model glue.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (d)(3) of this section, no person shall sell or transfer possession of any model glue to another person under 16 years of age.
(3) A person may sell or transfer possession of model glue to a person under 16 years of age for model building or other lawful use where such minor has in his possession and exhibits the written consent of his parent or guardian. A person may sell and transfer possession of model glue to a person under 16 years of age where the glue is sold, delivered, or given away simultaneously with and as part of a kit used for the construction of model airplanes, model boats, model automobiles, model trains, or other similar models.
(Code 1985, § 15-27)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH15OFMIPR_ARTIINGE_S15-19SNMOGLPUBEINFetched: 10/27/2026