As used in NRS 453.371 to 453.552, inclusive: 1. “Medical intern” means a medical graduate acting as an assistant in a hospital for the purpose of clinical training. 2. “Pharmacist” means a person who holds a certificate of registration issued pursuant to NRS 639.127 and is registered with the Board. 3. “Physician,” “dentist,” “podiatric physician,” […]
1. A controlled substance may be possessed and administered by the following persons: (a) A practitioner. (b) A registered nurse licensed to practice professional nursing or licensed practical nurse, at the direction of a physician, physician assistant, dentist, podiatric physician or advanced practice registered nurse, or pursuant to a chart order, for administration to a […]
A controlled substance may be dispensed by: 1. A registered pharmacist upon a legal prescription from a practitioner or to a pharmacy in a correctional institution upon the written order of the prescribing practitioner in charge. 2. A pharmacy in a correctional institution, in case of emergency, upon a written order signed by the chief […]
1. In addition to the limitations imposed by NRS 453.256 and 453.3611 to 453.3648, inclusive, a physician, physician assistant, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse or podiatric physician may prescribe or administer controlled substances only for a legitimate medical purpose and in the usual course of his or her professional practice, and he or she shall […]
1. Each prescription for a controlled substance must comply with the regulations of the Board adopted pursuant to subsection 2. 2. The Board shall, by regulation, adopt requirements for: (a) The form and content of a prescription for a controlled substance. The requirements may vary depending upon the schedule of the controlled substance. (b) Transmitting […]
A person shall not: 1. Unlawfully take, obtain or attempt to take or obtain a controlled substance or a prescription for a controlled substance from a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, veterinarian or any other person authorized to administer, dispense or possess controlled substances. 2. While undergoing treatment and […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if two or more persons conspire to commit an offense which is a felony under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act or conspire to defraud the State of Nevada or an agency of the State in connection with its enforcement of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, […]
1. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription. 2. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except when administered to the person at a rehabilitation […]
A person who violates any provision of NRS 453.371 to 453.391, inclusive, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. (Added to NRS by 1971, 2023; A 1977, 1416; 1979, 1475; 1995, 1291)
1. A pharmacist shall not knowingly fill or refill any prescription for a controlled substance for use by a person other than the person for whom the prescription was originally issued. 2. A person shall not furnish a false name or address while attempting to obtain a controlled substance or a prescription for a controlled […]
1. Any pharmacist who violates any regulation of the Board regulating the dispensing of a controlled substance for which a prescription is not required is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 2. Any person who knowingly or intentionally makes a false representation to a pharmacist for the purpose of obtaining a controlled substance for which a […]
It is unlawful for any person within this State to possess, sell, offer to sell or hold for the purpose of sale or resale any nasal inhaler which contains any controlled substance capable of causing stimulation to the central nervous system unless: 1. The product contains a denaturant in sufficient quantity to render it unfit […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section: (a) A person shall not knowingly sell or offer to sell any material, compound, mixture or preparation containing dextromethorphan to a minor. (b) A minor shall not knowingly purchase any material, compound, mixture or preparation containing dextromethorphan. 2. If a minor has a valid prescription for a […]
The criminal sanction provided in NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, does not apply to that plant of the genus Lophophora commonly known as peyote when such drug is used as the sacrament in religious rites of any bona fide religious organization. (Added to NRS by 1971, 2025; A 1973, 1217; 2001, 1062; 2003, 559)
All agents or inspectors of the Board or Division, peace officers, and the Attorney General, district attorneys and their deputies while investigating violations of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, in performance of their official duties, and any person working under their immediate direction, supervision or instruction are immune from prosecution under the […]
1. Any penalty imposed for violation of NRS 453.011 to 453.551, inclusive, is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any civil or administrative penalty or sanction otherwise authorized by law. 2. Any violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.551, inclusive, where no other penalty is specifically provided, is a misdemeanor. (Added […]
