Nitrous oxide, which is often referred to as 'laughing gas,' is popularly used as an over-the-counter inhalant because of its euphoric effects.
The legislation was sponsored by St. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. of Queens. He says it has been a problem with young teens abusing the cans to get a quick high off of the nitrous oxide inside the cans. They are known as whippets, whippets, or whip-its.
"This new law is an important step in combating a significant problem for many neighborhoods throughout my district," said Addabbo. "The need to limit the access and sale of whippits first became apparent after receiving constituent complaints about empty canisters on neighborhood streets."
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