Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 5/24.5 – Nitrous Oxide
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/24.5 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses is entirely focused on nitrous oxide. Misuse of this chemical is treated like a drug crime. Depending on the circumstances around the offense, it can either be a misdemeanor or a felony.
What Chapter 5/24.5 Covers
- Carrying or holding nitrous oxide in order to get high
- Illegal manufacturing of nitrous oxide
You can read more about the individual sections of this chapter, explained in plain English, using the links below.
Chapter 5/24.5 Statutes Explained
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