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6112 - SUPPLY OF NITROUS OXIDE CANISTERS

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Health and Medical Research

Considering it is an offence to supply nitrous oxide canisters (also known as nangs) to anyone reasonably believed to misuse them, what is the Government doing to make the sale of these products illegal to those under the age of 18 years?
Answer -

The Government is considering a range of options to limit nitrous oxide misuse including coordinated national action.

NSW Health has developed educational resources about the harms associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide. NSW Health’s alcohol and other drugs website ‘YourRoom’ has a dedicated nitrous oxide page (https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/a-z-of-drugs/Pages/nitrous-oxide.aspx).

NSW Health continues to monitor alcohol and other drug related harm, including impacts from nitrous oxide.

Question asked on 10 June 2021 (session 57-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 115
Answer received on 15 July 2021 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 119

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