Chapter 3.58
INHALING TOXIC FUMES
Sections:
3.58.030 Possession prohibited.
3.58.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the phrase “substance containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes” shall mean and include any substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds:
(1) Acetone;
(2) Amylacetate;
(3) Benzol or benzene;
(4) Butyl acetate;
(5) Butyl alcohol;
(6) Carbon tetrachloride;
(7) Chloroform;
(8) Cyclohexanone;
(9) Ethanol or ethyl alcohol;
(10) Ethyl acetate;
(11) Hexane;
(12) Isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol;
(13) lsopropyl acetate;
(14) Methyl “cellosolve” acetate;
(15) Methyl ethyl ketone;
(16) Methyl isobutyl ketone;
(17) Toluol or toluene;
(18) Trichloroethylene;
(19) Tricresyl phosphate;
(20) Xylol or xylene; or
(21) Any other solvent, material substance, chemical, or combination thereof, having the property of releasing toxic vapors. [Res. 2018-441].
3.58.020 Unlawful inhalation.
It is unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any substance 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 of the nervous system, or for the purpose of changing, distorting, or disturbing in any manner, the audio, visual, or mental processes. This section does not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes. [Res. 2018-441].
3.58.030 Possession prohibited.
No person may, for the purpose of violating TTC 3.58.020, use, or possess for the purpose of so using, a substance containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes. [Res. 2018-441].
3.58.040 Delivery prohibited.
No person may sell, offer to sell, deliver, or give to another person a substance containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes, if he or she has knowledge that the product sold, offered for sale, delivered, or given will be used in violation of TTC 3.58.020. [Res. 2018-441].
3.58.050 Penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a Class C offense. [Res. 2018-441].