4f) Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Directing Public Health to Address the Illicit Sale, Distribution, and Use of Nitrous Oxide in Mendocino County Through Public Initiatives, and in Developing a Local Ordinance to Further Regulate the Sale of Nitrous Oxide Canisters, Including but not Limited to, Requirements for Age Verification, Point-of-Sale Restrictions, and Retailer Education
(Sponsors: Supervisor Cline and Public Health)
The Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council has discussed the misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters at several of our meetings, to broad public concern. We recognize that these canisters are often misused by youth and others, with severe and even fatal health consequences. Yet, they are widely available at stores in Redwood Valley and other areas of our county. We find them discarded on our streets and walkways, as well. It is time for Mendocino County to join other jurisdictions in restricting their sales and working on education to help prevent these problems. Thank you for bringing this matter forward.
I fully support an ordinance that limits, regulates and bans the sale of nitrous oxide at gas stations and other points of sale.
The Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council has discussed the misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters at several of our meetings, to broad public concern. We recognize that these canisters are often misused by youth and others, with severe and even fatal health consequences. Yet, they are widely available at stores in Redwood Valley and other areas of our county. We find them discarded on our streets and walkways, as well. It is time for Mendocino County to join other jurisdictions in restricting their sales and working on education to help prevent these problems. Thank you for bringing this matter forward.