NRS 639.2813
False representation as practitioner or agent

penalties
unauthorized transmission of order for prescription by agent.

1.

Except as provided in NRS 453.331 and 454.311, it is unlawful for any person falsely to represent himself or herself as a practitioner entitled to write prescriptions in this state, or the agent of such a person, for the purpose of transmitting to a pharmacist an order for a prescription. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection:

(a)

If no substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category D felony; or

(b)

If substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category C felony,

Ê and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

2.

It is unlawful for the agent of a practitioner entitled to write prescriptions in this state willfully to transmit to a pharmacist an order for a prescription if the agent is not authorized by the practitioner to transmit such order.

Source: Section 639.2813 — False representation as practitioner or agent; penalties; unauthorized transmission of order for prescription by agent., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-639.html#NRS639Sec2813.

639.281
False representations. 639.282
Unlawful possession or sale of certain pharmaceutical preparations, drugs or chemicals 639.283
Use of intoxicating liquor, depressant drug or controlled substance while on duty prohibited 639.284
Unlawful dispensing and sales 639.285
Unlawful sales by unlicensed persons 639.286
Violation of Board’s regulations. 639.287
Requirement to furnish information concerning owners, partners, officers and employees 639.288
Unlawful sales by wholesalers and manufacturers. 639.289
Inspection of premises by Board. 639.300
Recovery of penalties 639.310
Criminal penalty. 639.2813
False representation as practitioner or agent 639.2815
Fraudulent or excessive charge or claim under program of public assistance 639.2825
Unlawful to sell, furnish or fit contact lens 639.2845
Selling or dispensing of procaine hydrochloride. 639.2893
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board. 639.2895
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Penalties.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 639.2813’s source at nv.us

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Original Source: Section 639.2813 — False representation as practitioner or agent; penalties; unauthorized transmission of order for prescription by agent., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-639.html#NRS639Sec2813 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).