Indiana ATC warns 8,200 tobacco sellers over illegal nitrous oxide sales, citing 18 businesses due to health risks.

The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) is warning 8,200 tobacco sellers about the illegal sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use. So far, 18 businesses have been cited, with some employees facing criminal charges. The ATC is concerned about health risks from improper use, which can lead to oxygen deprivation, fainting, heart attacks, and death. The agency plans to destroy confiscated canisters, estimating a potential $1 million cost by 2026.

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