Amyl nitrite penalties

The laws and punishment regarding possession of poppers in the United States vary from state to state. In some states, it is illegal to inhale any type of fumes for the purpose of intoxication. For example, in New York, possession or use of any alkyl nitrite, including amyl, butyl, and isobutyl, is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a jail term of up to one year. The judge also has other punishment options, including imposing a fine and driver s license suspension or revocation. In Connecticut, conviction for possession of amyl nitrite without a prescription carries a penalty for a first offense of up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to 50,000. The maximum penalty for a second conviction is 15 years in prison and a fine of 100,000. 

Possession of amyl nitrite without a prescription in Pennsylvania is a misdemeanor under the state s Controlled Substances, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act. A first-time conviction carries a penalty of up to three years in state prison and a fine of up to 5,000. A second offense conviction carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 25,000. In Georgia, amyl nitrite is considered a dangerous drug. A conviction for possession without a prescription carries a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine of up to 5,000. A conviction of amyl nitrite possession in outh Dakota is a Class One misdemeanor. It carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail and a fine of 1,000 for the first offense. 

Conviction under the New Jersey law carries a fine of between 250 and 400 and up to 30 days in jail for a first offense. The offender can also lose their driver s license for six months to a year. For a second conviction, the penalty is a 500 to 1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Offenders must also perform 30 days of community service work and lose their driver s license for two years. A third or subsequent conviction carries a 1,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Offenders also forfeit then-driver s license for 10 years. In West Virginia, the minimum penalty for conviction of driving under the influence of amyl nitrite is one day in county jail and a 100 fine. The maximum sentence is six months in jail and a 500 fine. 

The sale of amyl nitrite is illegal in Great Britain without a prescription. But the possession or use without a prescription is not illegal. In New Zealand, amyl and butyl nitrites are controlled under the Medicines Act of 1981. This Act limits the availability of substances that can be used as medicines and imposes penalties for misuse of these drugs. Penalties can be up to three months in jail, a fine of 500, or both. Police also can hold people under the influence of the drug for detoxification under the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966. This is rarely done, since the visible effects of amyl nitrite use usually wear off after a few minutes. 

The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act bans the sale, possession, or use of amyl nitrite without a prescription. The law is usually enforced for trafficking in the drug. Federal charges of sale or possession brought in a federal court usually constitute a misdemeanor. Conviction carries a penalty of one year in prison and/or a 1,000 fine per count for a first offense. A second offense is usually a felony. Conviction carries a penalty of up to three years in federal prison and up to a 250,000. Most enforcement is left to state and local law... 

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