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Offline horsebox

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Flasks illegal in the US?
« on: December 21, 2009, 09:54:14 AM »
I just read there that all chemistry flasks are illegal to own without a license in the US. Is that true? Thats one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. What the hells wrong with America? I'm glad I don't live there.
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Re: Flasks illegal in the US?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 10:43:57 AM »
Quote from: horsebox on December 21, 2009, 09:54:14 AM
I just read there that all chemistry flasks are illegal to own without a license in the US. Is that true? Thats one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. What the hells wrong with America? I'm glad I don't live there.

That's not entirely true, but AFAIK there are some local limitations. From what I remember in Texas you have to be licensed chemist to own some kinds of glass, thats to make life difficult for all meth makers. Classical case of throwing kid with a bath.

You may search forums, thats not the first time problem is being discussed.
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Re: Flasks illegal in the US?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 11:44:24 AM »
Yeah, I think it is only true in Texas.
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Re: Flasks illegal in the US?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2009, 07:48:35 AM »
horsebox -
you should check out the sticky items at the top of this board.
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