Nitrous oxide laws in Tennessee

We follow 1 Tennessee rule on whipped-cream chargers, nitrous oxide tanks and crackers; 1 is a ban.

Tennessee

BannedDo not sell nitrous oxide (whipped-cream chargers, tanks or flavored canisters) to consumers in Tennessee: retail sale directly to the ultimate consumer is banned since July 1, 2026.

2026 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 702 (SB 1843), § 1, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-2001 to -2003 · draft

Exact text

PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 702
SENATE BILL NO. 1843
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39-17-2002. As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Nitrous oxide" means:
(A) N2O, a colorless gas or liquid that is also referred to as dinitrogen monoxide, nitrogen oxide, or laughing gas; and
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(2) "Retail seller" means a tobacco vending machine, place, store, booth, concession, truck or vehicle, person, partnership, firm, entity, corporation, or association engaged in the business of making sales at retail of nitrous oxide directly to the ultimate consumer within this state.
39-17-2003.
(a)(1) It is unlawful for a retail seller to sell or offer for sale nitrous oxide.
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(c) This section does not prohibit the sale or offering for sale of nitrous oxide by a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler for medical or dental purposes or to implement the distribution of beverages or other foodstuffs for commercial purposes.
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SECTION 4. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it.