NRS 453.411
Unlawful use of controlled substance

  • penalty.

1.

It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription.

2.

It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except when administered to the person at a rehabilitation clinic established or licensed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department, or a hospital certified by the Department.

3.

Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 212.160, a person who violates this section shall be punished:

(a)

If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I, II, III or IV, for a category E felony as provided in NRS 193.130.

(b)

If the controlled substance is listed in schedule V, for a gross misdemeanor by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.

Source: Section 453.411 — Unlawful use of controlled substance; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-453.­html#NRS453Sec411 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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