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SC H5202
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Teeple
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale, distribution, and possession with intent to sell nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products in South Carolina, with specific exemptions for legitimate uses
- Exempts medical providers, food service establishments with valid permits, automotive businesses, industrial/manufacturing operations, research institutions, and government agencies using nitrous oxide for lawful purposes
- Completely bans flavored nitrous oxide products with no exemptions
- Requires sellers to exempt entities to verify purchaser status, maintain records of business name, license numbers, and transaction details for at least two years
- Establishes criminal penalties: first offense up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment; second offense up to $5,000 and/or 1 year; third or subsequent offense up to $10,000 and/or 3 years
Legislative Description
Nitrous Oxide
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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