Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-243-1

Current through May 9, 2024
Section 21a-243-1 - Volatile substances
(a) The following volatile substances are hereby designated as controlled drugs to the extent that said chemical substances or compounds containing said chemical substances are sold, prescribed, dispensed, compounded, possessed or controlled or delivered or administered to another person, with the purpose that said chemical substances shall be breathed, inhaled, sniffed or drunk to induce a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect upon the higher functions of the central nervous system: Acetone; toluol; trichloroethylene; isopropanol; methanol; ether; methyl cellosolve acetate; toluene; hexane; butyl alcohol; benzene; methyl ethyl ketone; cyclohexanone; pentochlorophenol; ethyl acetate; methyl isobutyl ketone; trichloroethane, and dichlorodifluoromethane.
(b) Insofar as it is the express intent of these regulations to provide medical treatment whenever possible, there is hereby created the presumption that one who is found to have inhaled or to be under the influence of the above-described volatile substances shall be deemed to be psychologically dependent upon said volatile substances.
(c) To the extent that it is possible, medical treatment rather than criminal sanctions shall be afforded individuals who breathe, inhale, sniff or drink the above-named volatile substances.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-243-1

Effective July 27, 1984