Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.

A bill would make it a crime to produce, manufacture, buy, or sell the products, sometimes called whippets, for the prohibited uses.

There has been considerable national attention on the issue of nitrous oxide inhalation lately, largely affecting young people.

Alabama Bill Restricting Nitrous Oxide Use Passes Alabama Senate: A bill introduced to the Alabama Senate has passed by a vote of 28-1 that would hopefully reduce recreational use of Nitrous ...