AL SB78

Creates crime of unlawful possession of inhalants as a Class A misdemeanor for inhaling, ingesting, using, or possessing butyl nitrite (in any form), nitrous oxide, or amyl nitrite.

Creates crime of unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony for producing, manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or transferring butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, or amyl nitrite.

Exempts licensed hospitals, health care facilities, medical or dental practitioners, and patients using substances pursuant to lawful prescriptions from criminal liability.

Exempts manufacturers using these substances in manufacturing or industrial operations, and persons at least 21 years of age using nitrous oxide for food preparation or automotive purposes.

Creates rebuttable presumption against exemptions if substance contains added flavoring or container labeling references flavoring; act becomes effective October 1, 2025.