1.  Each retail community pharmacy in this State shall post in a conspicuous place on the premises of the pharmacy or provide, upon the request of any person, written instructions concerning the safe disposal of unused drugs.

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2.  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, upon a violation of subsection 1, the holder of a license of a retail community pharmacy and any pharmacist employed by the pharmacy are not:

(a) Guilty of a misdemeanor or felony; or

(b) Subject to:

(1) The suspension or revocation of a certificate, license or permit issued to the retail community pharmacy or pharmacist; or

(2) Probation.

3.  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, upon a violation of subsection 1, only the holder of a license of a retail community pharmacy may be disciplined by the Board, and only by one or both of the following methods:

(a) Public reprimand; or

(b) Imposition of a fine not to exceed $200 against the licensee. A fine may be imposed against the holder of a license of a retail community pharmacy pursuant to this section not more than once every 6 months.

4.  As used in this section, ‘retail community pharmacy’ means a pharmacy that is licensed by the Board and dispenses drugs directly to the general public at retail prices. The term does not include:

(a) A pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications to patients solely through the mail;

(b) A nonprofit pharmacy designated by the Board pursuant to NRS 639.2676;

(c) An institutional pharmacy;

(d) A pharmacy in a correctional institution; or

(e) A pharmacy owned or operated by a governmental entity.