The Brief
- Florida is intensifying enforcement against the illegal sale of nitrous oxide, also known as Galaxy Gas, after a woman’s death and a class-action lawsuit.
- Undercover stings in Orlando have led to felony arrests, while the FDA has issued a national warning.
- Lawmakers continue to debate tougher regulations as concerns grow over what officials call a “national health crisis.”
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida authorities are cracking down on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide, following rising concerns about abuse.
What we know:
In early September 2025, two Orlando smoke shop clerks were arrested in an undercover sting and charged with felonies for distributing more than 16 grams of the gas, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The enforcement actions are backed by Florida law, which makes it a third-degree felony to knowingly sell or distribute nitrous oxide for intoxication in quantities above the legal limit.…