MA H4907

Restricts retail sale of nitrous oxide products (whippets, cream chargers, canisters) to only licensed culinary-supply retailers and medical/dental-supply distributors, prohibiting sales at smoke shops, vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations

Establishes minimum age of 21 to purchase nitrous oxide products, requires government-issued photo ID verification, and prohibits open display of products to the public

Prohibits knowingly selling nitrous oxide for human inhalation or recreational use, and bars persons under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or transporting these products except for educational or occupational purposes

Requires authorized sellers to maintain sales records for one year including date, purchaser name/date of birth, and quantity, available for Department of Public Health inspection

Imposes civil penalties of up to $300 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third and subsequent offenses, with possible license suspension or revocation; municipalities may adopt stricter local regulations