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Possession of nitrous oxide, popularly known as ‘laughing gas’, will become illegal from 8 November 2023, according to an announcement by the Home Office and government officials. This move is part of the government’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan and reflects its zero-tolerance approach towards antisocial behavior.
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Under the new legislation, nitrous oxide will be classified as a controlled Class C drug within the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Repeat serious users of the substance could face up to 2 years in prison, while dealers could be sentenced to up to 14 years.
