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class="panel-body"> <p><strong>Eric Lieberman</strong><br /><em>Project Coordinator</em></p> <p>Nala Williams<strong><em><br /></em></strong><em>Project Specialist</em></p> <p><a href="mailto:nitrousoxide@doh.nj.gov">nitrousoxide@doh.nj.gov</a></p> <p>(609) 913-5284</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-9 bodycopy">  <h2>Nitrous Oxide</h2> <div class="clearA"></div>  <div class="wrap no-sidebar" id="contentCell">  <div class="mainText" id="introSection"> <p>The purpose of the Nitrous Oxide Project is to ensure all handlers operate according to the <a href="https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NJSA 24:6G</a> statute.</p> <hr class="sline" /> <p> </p> </div>  <a name="1"></a>  <div class="sectionTitle"> <h5 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-color: purple;">Apply or Renew Certification</h5> </div>  <div class="mainText" id=""> <details> <summary class="graybutton">1. Ensure applicant's purpose/use falls under Nitrous Oxide statutes</summary> <p>Applications will only be approved for the following purpose/use:</p> <ul> <li>Research</li> <li>Race car vehicles</li> <li>Sale</li> <li>Other (Applicants must specify an alternate option. I.e. food preparation.)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Permits <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>will not</strong></span> be approved for recreational use nor <span class="markz080yrvxw" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">duly</span> <span class="markybymyh7au" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">licensed</span> medical professionals as the permit to handle Nitrous Oxide is <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>not</strong></span> required for medical use.</p> </details><details> <summary class="graybutton">2. Complete form F-17: Application for Permit to Handle Nitrous Oxide</summary> <p>All sections of the application are required. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Handwritten applications are not accepted.</p> <p><a class="blubutton" style="color: #ffffff !important;" href="https://www.nj.gov/health/forms/f-17.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download Application Form F-17</a></p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> A photocopy of proof of age is required. Examples include a copy of a current driver's license, current passport, birth certificate, or other identification that lists the applicant's date of birth.</p> </details><details> <summary class="graybutton">3. Pay Online</summary> <p>Submit an <a href="https://dohpay.nj.gov/en-US/?EFTCODE=14075&linkSeq=1042&amount=0&_gl=1*1egzbq1*_ga*MTI0NTE2NTAwMi4xNjYxMjY3MjM4*_ga_5PWJJG6642*MTcyNDA5MzAyNi4yMTYuMS4xNzI0MDk2OTY2LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">electronic payment</a> and receive a payment confirmation email.</p> <p><strong>24:6 Certification fees</strong></p> <p>The Department shall collect a non-refundable fee of $25 from each applicant for both initial and renewal applications.</p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;"><a class="blubutton" style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://dohpay.nj.gov/en-US/?EFTCODE=14075&linkSeq=1042&amount=0&_gl=1*1egzbq1*_ga*MTI0NTE2NTAwMi4xNjYxMjY3MjM4*_ga_5PWJJG6642*MTcyNDA5MzAyNi4yMTYuMS4xNzI0MDk2OTY2LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit an electronic payment</a></span></p> </details><details> <summary class="graybutton">4. 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