It is now illegal for anyone under 21 to buy canned whipped cream in New York.
The legislation was instated in October of 2021 but has only just begun to take effect in stores. The purpose of the legislation is to prevent teenagers from using the pressurized cans to inhale nitrous oxide.
“Nitrous oxide is a legal chemical for legitimate professional use, but when used improperly, it can be extremely lethal,” said New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens), who sponsored the initial bill. “Sadly, young people buy and inhale this gas to get ‘high’ because they mistakenly believe it is a ‘safe’ substance. This law will eliminate easy access to this dangerous substance for our youth.”
