Section 19-03.1-22.1 - Volatile chemicals - Inhalation of vapors prohibited - Definitions - Penalty1. An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if that individual intentionally inhales the vapors of a volatile chemical in a manner designed to affect the individual's central nervous system; to create or induce a condition of intoxication, hallucination, or elation; or to distort, disturb, or change the individual's eyesight, thinking processes, balance, or coordination. An individual is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if that individual violates this section for a third or subsequent offense within one year of the first offense. For a third or subsequent offense, the sentence must include an order for an addiction evaluation by, and compliance with recommendations from, an appropriate licensed addiction treatment program.2. This section does not apply to inhalations specifically prescribed for medical, dental, or optometric treatment purposes or to controlled substances described in this chapter. For the purposes of this section, "volatile chemical" includes the following chemicals or their isomers: b. Aliphatic hydrocarbons.g. Chlorinated hydrocarbons.n. Glycol ether inter solvent.s. Methyl cellosolve acetate.u. Methyl isobutyl ketone.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 174 (SB 2273),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2021.