(2) This subsection shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia or other substances for medical or dental purposes.
(b) Abusing toxic vapors is a class B nonperson misdemeanor. In addition to any sentence or fine imposed, the court shall enter an order which requires that the person enroll in and successfully complete an alcohol and drug safety action education program or treatment program as provided in K.S.A. 8-1008, and amendments thereto, or both the education and treatment programs.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "toxic vapors" means the following substances or products containing such substances:
(1) Alcohols, including methyl, isopropyl, propyl or butyl;
(2) Aliphatic acetates, including ethyl, methyl, propyl or methyl cellosolve acetate;
(3) Acetone;
(4) Benzene;
(5) Carbon tetrachloride;
(6) Cyclohexane;
(7) Freons, including freon 11 and freon 12;
(8) Hexane;
(9) Methyl ethyl ketone;
(10) Methyl isobutyl ketone;
(11) Naptha;
(12) Perchlorethylene;
(13) Toluene;
(14) Trichloroethane; or
(15) Xylene.
(d) In a prosecution for a violation of this section, evidence that a container lists one or more of the substances described in subsection (c) as one of its ingredients shall be prima facie evidence that the substance in such container contains toxic vapors and emits the fumes thereof.
History: L. 2002, ch. 166, § 1; July 1.