S.L. 465.76 Art. 3Restriction on the import, distribution, sale and consumption.

(1) The importation, possession, use, distribution, storage or sale of dinitrogen oxide shall be prohibited:

Provided that the importation, possession, distribution, advertisement, storage, sale and use of dinitrogen oxide by traders or for professional purposes for a legitimate use shall be permitted: DINITROGEN OXIDE

Provided further that the sale or distribution to consumers, or the possession by consumers of products containing dinitrogen oxide shall only be permitted where, from the appearance, presentation or form of the product, it cannot reasonably be inferred that it is intended, or is being used, for the purpose of dinitrogen oxide inhalation:

Provided further that where criminal proceedings are instituted against a trader, retailer, professional or consumer for breach of these regulations, the burden of proof shall lie on the accused to prove that the importation, possession, distribution, storage, sale or use of dinitrogen oxide was not intended for, nor used for, recreational use.

(2) Advertisement of dinitrogen oxide shall only be permitted where it is clear from the manner of presentation that it is not intended to be, nor is it likely to be, used for a recreational use.