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Question: Are sniffing whiteout and magic markers illegal?

Answer: Inhaling toxic vapors is commonly referred to as 'Huffing' and it is against the law in Arizona.

It is against the law to knowingly breathe, inhale, or drink a vapor-releasing toxic substance. Common things that fit this definition are glue, spray paint, gasoline, etc.

There are also regulations regarding the sale of inhalants. Using or selling these substances is regarded as a class 5 felony or a class 1 misdemeanor depending on the seriousness of the offense. (ARS 13-3403).

Also see more information on this topic under substances in the LawForKids.org Laws section.
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On 12/14/07
J.S.R. from CO said:
The other day someone was sniffing white out n got all woozy and were actin funny. then when they heard wat they could do to them they got all scared n didnt no wat 2 do. so now they are like im never doin that again.
On 11/01/07
Ver from HI said:
well sharpies are still toxic...cuz i was coloring with them and like my niece slapped my head and i gasped right when my face was by the drawing i drew with the sharpie and like after that i got all tired and i woke up with a head ache and a soar throat and i felt sick...and i got dared to sniff my pixie stick (it's a candy)so i did and like i got messed up...i got all giggly and now i start to slurr...i am trying to stop doin that inhaling stuff so yea...
On 01/11/07
Anna from IN said:
My best friend started sniffing and she would act really weird. But now her and her mom are going to therapy and she is doing better. My message to people is: dont collaspe uder pressure like she did.I dont thinks she realized how much it her the people around her. If you know someone who is huffing TELL SOMEONE!! It can make all the diffrence.
On 11/16/06
stel from NY said:
ok, although sniffing sharpies is wrong, have you ever heard of a sharpie bust? no because your not caugth with them unless you dead wiht a sharpie in your hand. this law should be repaled. it has no point.
On 09/16/06
Christie from CA said:
I REALLY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SNIFFING SHARPIES. I thought they were no longer toxic and you xouldn't get high off them anymore?
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