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Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement <br />Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Prohibiting the Sale or Distribution of Nitrous <br />Oxide <br />May 6, 2025 <br />Page 3 <br />If the nitrous oxide being sold, attempted to be sold, offered, or distributed <br />specifically for the purpose of providing medical or dental care, by or at the <br />direction and under the supervision of, a medical or dental practitioner licensed <br />by the State of California and in accordance with all applicable rules and <br />regulations; <br />If the nitrous oxide or device being sold, attempted to be sold, offered, <br />distributed, or dispensed by a pharmacist, pharmacist intern, or pharmacy as <br />defined by California Business & Professions Code §§ 4030, 4036, and 4037, as <br />may be amended, in the course of their duties as a pharmacist or pharmacist <br />intern, or wholesalers licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; <br />Or any other circumstances explicitly exempted under law. <br />Every violation of the provisions of this ordinance may be charged as either a <br />misdemeanor or as an infraction in the discretion of the citing officer or City Attorney, <br />and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided for in Section 1-8 of the <br />Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Ordinance <br />Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />