San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Purpose

This Chapter is enacted pursuant to the City's police powers to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, consistent with state and federal law. The purpose of this Chapter is to safeguard the community from the dangers associated with the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, a substance that poses serious health risks when used as an intoxicant. By prohibiting the retail sale of nitrous oxide in smoke shops and similar establishments, the City seeks to reduce opportunities for abuse, reinforce state restrictions, and promote the overall well-being of the City's residents.

(Ord. 31269.)