RS 14:93.1

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RS 14:93.1

§93.1. Model glue; use of; abuse of toxic vapors; unlawful sales to minors; penalties

A. Definitions:

(1)The term "model glue" shall mean any glue or cement of the type commonly used in the building of model airplanes, boats and automobiles and which contains one or more of the following volatile solvents:

(a)toluol,

(b)hexane,

(c)trichlorethylene,

(d)acetone,

(e)toluene,

(f)ethyl acetate,

(g)methyl ethyl ketone,

(h)trichlorochthane,

(i)isopropanol,

(j)methyl isobutyl ketone,

(k)methyl cellosolve acetate,

(l)cyclohexanone, or

(m)any other solvent, material, substance, chemical or combination thereof having the property of releasing toxic vapors.

(2)"Abuse of toxic vapors" shall mean to smell or inhale the fumes of any solvent, material, substance, chemical or combinations thereof having the property of releasing toxic vapors for the purpose of causing a condition of or inducing a symptom included in Subsection B of this Section.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any type of model glue or toxic vapors for the purpose of causing a condition of or inducing symptoms of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction or dulling of the senses or nervous system; or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting or disturbing the audio, visual or mental processes. This Section shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any type of model glue to a minor for any reason whatsoever.

D. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise transfer possession of any type of model glue to any minor for any purpose whatsoever, unless the minor receiving possession of the model glue is the child or ward of and under the lawful custody of the vendor, donor or transferor of the glue.

E. Any person violating any provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days for each such offense or both.

Added by Acts 1966, No. 110, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 215, §1; Acts 1997, No. 659, §1.