76-9-1110. Abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent.
(1) As used in this section, "psychotoxic chemical solvent" includes any glue, cement, or other substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds: acetone and acetate; amyl nitrite or amyl nitrate or their isomers; benzene, butyl alcohol, butyl nitrite, butyl nitrate, or their isomers; ethyl alcohol, ethyl nitrite, or ethyl nitrate; ethylene dichloride; isobutyl alcohol; methyl alcohol; methyl ethyl ketone; n-propyl alcohol; pentachlorophenol; petroleum ether; propyl nitrite or propyl nitrate or their isomers; toluene; xylene; or another chemical substance capable of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or the dulling of the brain or nervous system as a result of the inhalation of the fumes or vapors of such chemical substance. Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1101
(2) Except as provided in Subsection, an actor commits abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent if: (4) for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or the dulling of the actor's brain or nervous system, the actor intentionally: smells or inhales the fumes of a psychotoxic chemical solvent; or possesses, purchases, or attempts to possess or purchase a psychotoxic chemical solvent; or the actor offers, sells, or provides a psychotoxic chemical solvent to another person, knowing that other person or a third party intends to possess or use that psychotoxic chemical solvent in violation of Subsection. (2)(a)
(3) A violation of Subsectionis a class B misdemeanor. (2)
(4) This section does not apply to: the prescribed use, distribution, or sale of a psychotoxic chemical solvent for a medical or dental purpose; or a controlled substance regulated by the provisions of Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, or Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances.