Submitted on Sunday 23rd June 2019
Rejected on Monday 22nd July 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Regulate the sale of N2O (laughing gas) canisters.Too easy for people to access.
Laughing gas canisters. A blight on our landscape & an accident waiting to happen. People are getting access to these aluminium bulbs far too easily. They inhale the gas through balloons, get an instant HIGH, leave their junk behind & often drive off. Start regulating the sale to restrict access.
They are now being seen everywhere- cities, towns, villages, beaches, in hedgerows & more worryingly car parks. Aluminium canisters containing N2NO (laughing gas) are being used by people - generally the young to get an instant hit. They are being dumped everywhere along with the balloons used to facilitate inhalation. Most worryingly is when found in car parks or road junctions along with beer/cider cans & bottles! We must regulate the sale if these to protect our young & all in society.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
Nitrous oxide is already regulated under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. Anyone found to be selling nitrous oxide for illicit purposes could face up to 7 years in prison and or an unlimited fine. We aren't sure what further action you'd like the Government or Parliament to take.
You can find out more here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/psychoactive-substances-act-guidance-for-retailers/psychoactive-substances-act-2016-guidance-for-retailers
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