The Government says it is taking urgent action to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide otherwise known as “nangs”, which are used for recreational purposes.
However, some shops are struggling to wrap their heads around the crackdown and some weren’t even aware.
Health Minister Shane Reti is considering urgent options to stop selling and using the substance by threatening penalties of up to two years in the slammer or a hefty fine.
A person who owns a convenience and vape store in the Auckland CBD said the store sells canisters to those who do not appear to be using them for recreational purposes.
They sell them in boxes, 10 for $20.
“If they call it nangs, it means they’re using it for other ways. But, if some people come in and ask us for cream chargers, first, we ask for ID and the purpose for use.
“If they say for cooking or something, we will sell it,” he said.
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