Nevada Revised Statutes 630.3066 – Prescribing or administering certain controlled substances for treatment of intractable pain or engaging in activity relating to medical use of cannabis not grounds for disciplinary action under certain circumstances
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A physician is not subject to disciplinary action solely for:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 630.3066
- 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
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
1. Prescribing or administering to a patient under his or her care a controlled substance which is listed in schedule II, III, IV or V by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453.146, if the controlled substance is lawfully prescribed or administered for the treatment of intractable pain in accordance with the provisions of NRS 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto and any other regulations adopted by the Board of Medical Examiners.
2. Engaging in any activity in accordance with the provisions of chapter 678C of NRS.