Governor signs ban on unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, AKA ‘whippets’

By: Conor Wilson

Outlets: Gig Harbor Now

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 486

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday, March 24, signed into law a ban on the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, a sedative historically used for medical purposes that has seen a recent surge in recreational use.

At the event, the governor said nitrous oxide had been responsible for a number of overdose deaths in the state.

Legislation establishing the ban, passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, …

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