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NV Rev Stat § 453.2186 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.2186 - Board prohibited from including certain substances on schedule; exceptions; required considerations.

  1. Authority to control pursuant to NRS 453.146, 453.218, 453.2182 and 453.2184 does not extend to distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages or tobacco.  2. The Board shall not include any nonnarcotic substance on any schedule if that substance is in a form suitable for final dosage and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for sale over the counter without a prescription, unless the Board affirmatively finds that:  (a) The substance itself or one or more of its active ingredients is an immediate precursor of a controlled substance; and  (b) The substance is materially misbranded or mislabeled, or the public interest requires the scheduling of the substance as a controlled substance in schedule I, II, III or IV.  3. In determining whether the public interest requires the scheduling of the substance, the Board shall consider:  (a) Whether the customary methods of marketing and distributing the substance are likely to lead to its unlawful distribution or use, including any relevant information with regard to a manufacturer or distributor of the substance concerning:  (1) His or her record of compliance with applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations;  (2) His or her past experience in the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances, and the existence in his or her establishment of effective controls against the unlawful distribution or use of the substance;  (3) Whether he or she has ever been convicted under any federal or state law relating to a controlled substance; and  (4) Whether he or she has ever furnished materially falsified or fraudulent material in any application filed pursuant to NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive;  (b) Whether the substance is controlled under the federal Controlled Substances Act;  (c) The status of any pending proceeding to determine whether the substance should be controlled or exempted from control;  (d) Any history of abuse or misuse of the substance in this State; and  (e) Any other factors which are relevant to the public health and safety.  4. In determining whether a substance is misbranded or mislabeled, the Board shall consider the requirements of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Code of Federal Regulations concerning indications for its use and any advertising for a use not so indicated.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1645)
NV Rev Stat § 453.2188 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.2188 - Placement of substance in schedule allowed if controlled by federal law pursuant to international treaty, convention or protocol.

The Board may place a substance in schedule I, II, III, IV or V without making the findings respectively required for those schedules if the substance is controlled under the corresponding schedule of the federal Controlled Substances Act by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention or protocol.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1646)
NV Rev Stat § 453.219 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.219 - Controlled substance analog: Treatment as substance in schedule I; notice of prosecution; determination by Board.

A controlled substance analog, to the extent intended for human consumption, must be treated, for the purposes of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, as a substance included in schedule I. Within 30 days after the initiation of prosecution with respect to a controlled substance analog by indictment or information, the district attorney shall notify the Board of information relevant to scheduling by extraordinary regulation as provided for in NRS 453.2184. If the Board finally determines that the controlled substance analog should not be scheduled, no prosecution relating to that substance as a controlled substance analog may be commenced or continued.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1646; A 2001, 1056; 2003, 552)
NV Rev Stat § 453.221 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.221 - Regulations; fees.

  1. The Board may adopt regulations and charge reasonable fees relating to the registration and control of the dispensing of controlled substances within this State.  2. The Board may charge an additional fee for dispensing controlled substances included in schedules I to V, inclusive, to cover the cost of developing and maintaining the computerized program developed pursuant to NRS 453.162. The amount of the fee must be:  (a) Set so that the aggregate amount received from the fee does not exceed the estimated costs of developing and maintaining the program.  (b) Approved by the Legislature, if it is in regular session, or the Interim Finance Committee, if the Legislature is not in regular session.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2009; A 1979, 1661; 1981, 735; 1991, 1160, 1653; 1995, 296, 1434)
NV Rev Stat § 453.226 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.226 - Requirements for registration; authority of registrant; exemptions and waivers; inspections.

  1. Every practitioner or other person who dispenses any controlled substance within this State or who proposes to engage in the dispensing of any controlled substance within this State shall obtain biennially a registration issued by the Board in accordance with its regulations. A person must present proof that he or she is authorized to access the database of the program established pursuant to NRS 453.162 before the Board may issue or renew a registration.  2. A person registered by the Board in accordance with the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, to dispense or conduct research with controlled substances may possess, dispense or conduct research with those substances to the extent authorized by the registration and in conformity with the other provisions of those sections.  3. The following persons are not required to register and may lawfully possess and distribute controlled substances pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive:  (a) An agent or employee of a registered dispenser of a controlled substance if he or she is acting in the usual course of his or her business or employment;  (b) A common or contract carrier or warehouseman, or an employee thereof, whose possession of any controlled substance is in the usual course of business or employment;  (c) An ultimate user or a person in possession of any controlled substance pursuant to a lawful order of a physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, podiatric physician or veterinarian or in lawful possession of a schedule V substance; or  (d) A physician who:  (1) Holds a locum tenens license issued by the Board of Medical Examiners or a temporary license issued by the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; and  (2) Is registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration at a location outside this State.  4. The Board may waive the requirement for registration of certain dispensers if it finds it consistent with the public health and safety.  5. A separate registration is required at each principal place of business or professional practice where the applicant dispenses controlled substances.  6. The Board may inspect the establishment of a registrant or applicant for registration in accordance with the Board’s regulations.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2009; A 1973, 1204; 1979, 1661; 1981, 736, 1958; 1991, 1161, 1653; 1993, 2233; 1995, 296, 1718; 2001, 409, 785, 796; 2007, 1864; 2013, 2083; 2017, 4407)
NV Rev Stat § 453.231 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.231 - Registration: Public interest; specific controlled substances; research.

  1. The Board shall register an applicant to dispense controlled substances included in schedules I to V, inclusive, unless it determines that the issuance of that registration would be inconsistent with the public interest. In determining the public interest, the Board shall consider the following factors:  (a) Maintenance of effective controls against diversion of controlled substances into other than legitimate medical, scientific, research or industrial channels;  (b) Compliance with state and local law;  (c) Promotion of technical advances in the art of manufacturing controlled substances and the development of new substances;  (d) Convictions of the applicant pursuant to laws of another country or federal or state laws relating to a controlled substance;  (e) Past experience of the applicant in the manufacture or distribution of controlled substances, and the existence in the applicant’s establishment of effective controls against diversion of controlled substances into other than legitimate medical, scientific research or industrial channels;  (f) Furnishing by the applicant of false or fraudulent material in an application filed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive;  (g) Suspension or revocation of the applicant’s federal registration to manufacture, distribute, possess, administer or dispense controlled substances as authorized by federal law; and  (h) Any other factors relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety.  2. Registration pursuant to subsection 1 entitles a registrant to dispense a substance included in schedules I or II only if it is specified in the registration.  3. A practitioner must be registered before dispensing a controlled substance or conducting research with respect to a controlled substance included in schedules II to V, inclusive. The Board need not require separate registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, for practitioners engaging in research with nonnarcotic controlled substances included in schedules II to V, inclusive, if the registrant is already registered in accordance with the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, in another capacity. A practitioner registered in accordance with federal law to conduct research with a substance included in schedule I may conduct research with the substance in this State upon furnishing the Board evidence of the federal registration.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2010; A 1973, 1205; 1979, 1662; 1981, 737, 1959; 1991, 1161, 1654; 1995, 297)
NV Rev Stat § 453.232 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.232 - Penalty for failure to register.

A person who dispenses a controlled substance without being registered by the Board if required by NRS 453.231 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1672; A 1981, 737; 1991, 1162, 1656; 1995, 298, 1280, 1329)
NV Rev Stat § 453.233 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.233 - Notice of conviction of registered person to be furnished.

Upon the conviction of any person required to be registered under the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, of violation of any federal or state law relating to any controlled substance, the prosecuting attorney shall cause copies of the judgment of conviction to be sent to the Board and to any other licensing agency by whom the convicted person has been licensed or registered under the laws of the State of Nevada to engage in the practice of his or her business or profession.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 579; A 2001, 1056; 2003, 552)
NV Rev Stat § 453.241 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.241 - Administrative proceedings to deny, suspend or revoke registration.

  1. Administrative proceedings by the Board to deny, suspend or revoke a registration must be initiated, conducted and concluded pursuant to the provisions of NRS 639.241 to 639.257, inclusive, without regard to any criminal prosecution or other proceeding, but instead of the methods of discipline provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 639.255, the Board shall:  (a) Suspend the right of the registrant to use his or her registration or a schedule thereof; or  (b) Revoke the registration or a schedule thereof.  2. Proceedings to refuse renewal of registration do not abate the existing registration, which remains in effect pending the outcome of the administrative hearing.  3. The Board may suspend, before the hearing, any registration with the institution of proceedings under NRS 453.236, or where renewal of registration is refused, if it finds that there is an imminent danger to the public health or safety which warrants this action. The suspension continues in effect until the conclusion of the proceedings, including judicial review thereof, unless sooner withdrawn by the Board or dissolved by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event of such a suspension the Board shall conduct a hearing at the earliest possible date, but in any event, the hearing must be conducted no later than 15 days after the date of suspension unless a continuance is requested by the registrant or the registrant otherwise prevents the holding of the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2011; A 1977, 73; 1979, 1664; 1991, 1657)
NV Rev Stat § 453.246 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.246 - Recordkeeping and inventory requirements for registrants.

Persons registered to dispense controlled substances pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, shall keep records and maintain inventories in conformance with the recordkeeping and inventory requirements of state and federal law and with any additional regulations the Board issues.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2012; A 1973, 1207; 1979, 1665; 1991, 1164, 1658; 1995, 299; 2001, 1057; 2003, 552)
NV Rev Stat § 453.251 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.251 - Order forms.

Controlled substances listed in schedules I and II may be distributed by a registrant or licensed pharmacy to another registrant or licensed pharmacy only pursuant to an order form and may be received by a registrant only pursuant to an order form. Compliance with the provisions of federal law respecting order forms shall be deemed compliance with this section.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2012; A 1977, 670; 1979, 1318, 1665; 1987, 950)
NV Rev Stat § 453.256 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.256 - Prescriptions; requirements for dispensing certain substances; penalty. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

  1. A prescription for a controlled substance must be given to a pharmacy in compliance with NRS 639.23535. A prescription for a substance included in schedule II must not be refilled. A prescription for a substance included in schedule III or IV which is a dangerous drug as determined under NRS 454.201 must not be filled or refilled more than 6 months after the date thereof or be refilled more than five times, unless renewed by the practitioner.  2. A substance included in schedule V may be distributed or dispensed only for a medical purpose, including medical treatment or authorized research.  3. A practitioner may dispense or deliver a controlled substance to or for a person or animal only for medical treatment or authorized research in the ordinary course of his or her profession.  4. No civil or criminal liability or administrative sanction may be imposed on a pharmacist for action taken in good faith in reliance on a reasonable belief that an order purporting to be a prescription was issued by a practitioner in the usual course of professional treatment or in authorized research.  5. An individual practitioner may not dispense a substance included in schedule II, III or IV for the practitioner’s own personal use except in a medical emergency.  6. A person who violates this section is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  7. As used in this section, "medical treatment" includes dispensing or administering a narcotic drug for pain, whether or not intractable.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2012; A 1973, 581; 1979, 1665; 1981, 1960; 1989, 1125; 1991, 1658; 1995, 299, 1280, 1329; 2011, 2039; 2019, 2213, effective January 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 453.257 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.257 - Filling second or subsequent prescriptions.

A pharmacist shall not fill a second or subsequent prescription for a controlled substance listed in schedule II for the same patient unless the frequency of prescriptions is in conformity with the directions for use. The need for any increased amount shall be verified by the practitioner in writing or personally by telephone.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 668; A 1979, 1665)
NV Rev Stat § 453.271 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.271 - Powers of enforcement of officers and employees of Division.

Any officer or employee of the Division designated by his or her appointing authority may:  1. Carry firearms in the performance of his or her official duties;  2. Execute and serve search warrants, arrest warrants, administrative warrants for inspections, subpoenas and summonses issued under the authority of this State;  3. Make arrests without warrant for any offense under the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, committed in the presence of the officer or employee, or if the officer or employee has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a violation of such sections which may constitute a felony;  4. Make seizures of property pursuant to the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive; or  5. Perform other law enforcement duties as the Division designates.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2014; A 1973, 1209; 2001, 1057; 2003, 554)
NV Rev Stat § 453.276 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.276 - Injunctions.

The Board or the Attorney General may bring an action to enjoin any act which would be in violation of the provisions of this chapter. Such an action must be commenced in the district court for the county in which the act is to occur and must be in conformity with Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, except that the Board or the Attorney General is not required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or irreparable damage or loss. The action must be brought in the name of the State of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2014; A 1973, 1209; 1979, 1667; 2001, 1057)
NV Rev Stat § 453.281 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.281 - Burden of proof; immunity of officers from liability.

  1. It is not necessary for the State to negate any exemption or exception in the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, in any complaint, information, indictment or other pleading or in any trial, hearing or other proceeding under such sections. The burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it.  2. In the absence of proof that a person is the duly authorized holder of an appropriate registration or order form issued under the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive:  (a) The person is presumed not to be the holder of the registration or form; and  (b) The burden of proof is upon the person to rebut the presumption.  3. No liability is imposed by the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, upon any authorized state, county or municipal officer engaged in the lawful performance of his or her duties.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2014; A 1973, 1209; 2001, 1057; 2003, 554)
NV Rev Stat § 453.286 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.286 - Judicial review.

All final determinations, findings and conclusions of the Board or Division under the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, are final and conclusive decisions of the matters involved. Any person aggrieved by the decision is entitled to judicial review of the decision in the manner provided by chapter 233B of NRS. Findings of fact by the Board or Division, if supported by substantial evidence, are conclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 2015; A 1973, 1210; 1989, 1654; 2001, 1058; 2003, 554)
NV Rev Stat § 453.305 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 453 - Controlled Substances|NRS 453.305 - Forfeiture of real property or mobile home: Notices to owner.

  1. Whenever a person is arrested for violating any of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, except NRS 453.336, and real property or a mobile home occupied by the person as a tenant has been used to facilitate the violation, the prosecuting attorney responsible for the case shall cause to be delivered to the owner of the property or mobile home a written notice of the arrest.  2. Whenever a person is convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, except NRS 453.336, and real property or a mobile home occupied by the person as a tenant has been used to facilitate the violation, the prosecuting attorney responsible for the case shall cause to be delivered to the owner of the property or mobile home a written notice of the conviction.  3. The notices required by this section must:  (a) Be written in language which is easily understood;  (b) Be sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner at the owner’s last known address;  (c) Be sent within 15 days after the arrest occurs or judgment of conviction is entered against the tenant, as the case may be;  (d) Identify the tenant involved and the offense for which the tenant has been arrested or convicted; and  (e) Advise the owner that:  (1) The property or mobile home is subject to forfeiture pursuant to NRS 179.1156 to 179.1205, inclusive, and 453.301 unless the tenant, if convicted, is evicted;  (2) Any similar violation by the same tenant in the future may also result in the forfeiture of the property unless the tenant has been evicted;  (3) In any proceeding for forfeiture based upon such a violation the owner will, by reason of the notice, be deemed to have known of and consented to the unlawful use of the property or mobile home; and  (4) The provisions of NRS 40.2514 and 40.254 authorize the supplemental remedy of summary eviction to facilitate the owner’s recovery of the property or mobile home upon such a violation and provide for the recovery of any reasonable attorney’s fees the owner incurs in doing so.  4. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude the commencement of a proceeding for forfeiture or the forfeiture of the property or mobile home, whether or not the notices required by this section are given as required, if the proceeding and forfeiture are otherwise authorized pursuant to NRS 179.1156 to 179.1205, inclusive, and 453.301.  5. As used in this section, "tenant" means any person entitled under a written or oral rental agreement to occupy real property or a mobile home to the exclusion of others.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 1230; A 2001, 1059; 2003, 556)