NITROUS OXIDE bulbs (Shutterstock).
Westminster could be the next West Orange County city to pass an ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of “nitrous oxide” within city limits.
On the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the city council is a request from Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen to direct city staff to prepare such an ordinance.
Huntington Beach has already approved a law, and Garden Grove’s city council has already approved for first reading an ordinance and is considered to be likely to approve for final reading and adoption at its meeting on Tuesday.
Nitrous oxide, often referred to as “laughing gas” in its role as a mild sedative in dentistry and medicine, is also used recreationally as an intoxicant and abuse can lead to blood clots, paralysis and in some cases, death.
Also on Wednesday, there will be a special presentation honoring the 2026 Women of Distinction honorees…
• Ngan Nguyễn (honored by Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen);
• Nhu Hao Le (Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen);
• Amy Sabol (Councilmember Amy Phan West);
• Christine Hernandez (Councilmember Carlos Manzo);
• Christina Hirales (Councilmember NamQuan Nguyen)
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The council will meet in open session at 6 p.m. its chambers at 8200 Westminster Blvd.
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