{"id":212697,"date":"2026-03-10T05:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T05:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/212697\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T05:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T05:32:17","slug":"another-nitrous-oxide-law-orange-county-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/212697\/","title":{"rendered":"Another nitrous oxide law? \u2013 ORANGE COUNTY TRIBUNE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NITROUS OXIDE bulbs (Shutterstock).<\/p>\n

Westminster could be the next West Orange County city to pass an ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of \u201cnitrous oxide\u201d within city limits.<\/p>\n

On the agenda for Wednesday\u2019s meeting of the city council is a request from Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen to direct city staff to prepare such an ordinance.<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach has already approved a law, and Garden Grove\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Nitrous oxide, often referred to as \u201claughing gas\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

Also on Wednesday, there will be a special presentation honoring the 2026 Women of Distinction honorees\u2026
\u2022 Ngan Nguy\u1ec5n (honored by Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen);
\u2022 Nhu Hao Le (Vice Mayor Mark Nguyen);
\u2022 Amy Sabol (Councilmember Amy Phan West);
\u2022 Christine Hernandez (Councilmember Carlos Manzo);
\u2022 Christina Hirales (Councilmember NamQuan Nguyen)<\/p>\n

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The council will meet in open session at 6 p.m. its chambers at 8200 Westminster Blvd.<\/p>\n

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