1.  If a violation of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, is a violation of a federal law or the law of another state, a conviction or acquittal under federal law or the law of another state for the same act is a bar to prosecution in this State.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 453.346

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit any licensing board within this State from proceeding administratively to suspend or revoke any certificate, license or permit held by any person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state controlled substance law.