Nitrous oxide laws in Virginia

2. It is unlawful for any person to sell, distribute, or offer to sell or distribute nitrous oxide that has, or is marketed as having, the taste or smell of any food or beverage, including any fruit, candy, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, or spice, that is distinguishable by an ordinary consumer either prior to or during consumption or use of such nitrous oxide to any person who is not exempted under subdivision E 1.
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3. This subsection shall not apply to (i) a device, as described in subdivision 1, for nitrous oxide that is denatured or otherwise rendered unfit for human consumption or (ii) any person or establishment that is (a) solely engaged in the business of selling or distributing catering supplies, food processing equipment, or compressed gases for industrial or medical use or (b) a health care provider.

E. 1. It is unlawful for any person to sell, distribute, or offer to sell or distribute a container of nitrous oxide that exceeds eight grams, except to:
a. A health care provider;
b. A person or establishment licensed or otherwise engaged in the business of selling or distributing catering supplies, food processing equipment, or food service equipment;
c. A person or establishment engaged in the business of selling or distributing compressed gases for industrial, manufacturing, or research use;
d. A person or establishment engaged in the sale, distribution, or installation of automotive performance equipment, provided that the nitrous oxide has been denatured or otherwise rendered unfit for human consumption;
e. An institution of higher education or research institution for scientific or educational purposes;
f. A person or establishment engaged in aerospace manufacturing or aerospace propulsion applications; or
g. A person or establishment for use as a propellant in food or food preparation for a restaurant, food and beverage service, or houseware product.
2. It is unlawful for any person to purchase or attempt to purchase a container of nitrous oxide that exceeds eight grams unless such person is exempted under subdivision 1.

D. 1. It is unlawful for any person to sell, distribute, or offer to sell or distribute a device that is designed or intended to deliver a gas containing nitrous oxide through direct inhalation to any person who is not exempted under subdivision E 1.
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3. This subsection shall not apply to (i) a device, as described in subdivision 1, for nitrous oxide that is denatured or otherwise rendered unfit for human consumption or (ii) any person or establishment that is (a) solely engaged in the business of selling or distributing catering supplies, food processing equipment, or compressed gases for industrial or medical use or (b) a health care provider.