Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 4 — PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Ch. 4.52 Consumption of Organic Solvents
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Manhattan Beach
Cite as: Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 4.52 · Text as of 2026-10-04
4.52.010 - Consumption of organic solvents prohibited.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person to inhale, breathe, ingest, drink or in any manner use any product or substance or combination thereof containing organic solvents, which include amyl acetate, trichlorethylene, acetone or other closely related or similar compounds used as solvents for or "dope," with the intent of becoming intoxicated, elated, dazed, paralyzed, irrational or in any manner changing, distorting, disturbing the eyesight, thinking process, balance or co-ordination or affecting the central nervous system of such person.
(§ 1, Ord. 1039, eff. October 20, 1966)
4.52.020 - Exception¶
The provisions of this chapter shall not pertain to any person who inhales, breathes or drinks or uses such product or substance pursuant to the direction or prescription of any doctor, physician, surgeon, dentist, or podiatrist authorized to so direct or prescribe.
(§ 1, Ord. 1039, eff. October 20, 1966)
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