NRS 453.043
“Controlled substance analog” defined.
1.
“Controlled substance analog” means a substance the chemical structure of which is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance placed in schedule I or II and:(a)
Which has a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance placed in schedule I or II pursuant to NRS 453.166 or 453.176; or(b)
With respect to a particular person, which he or she represents or intends to have a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to the stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled substance included in schedule I or II.2.
The term does not include:(a)
A controlled substance;(b)
A substance for which there is an approved new drug application;(c)
A substance with respect to which an exemption is in effect for investigational use by a particular person under Section 505 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. § 355) to the extent conduct with respect to the substance is permitted by the exemption; or(d)
Any substance to the extent not intended for human consumption before an exemption takes effect with respect to the substance.
Source:
Section 453.043 — “Controlled substance analog” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-453.html#NRS453Sec043.