Nevada Code § 639.2665

Required posting or provision of written instructions relating to safe disposal of unused drugs by retail community pharmacy; penalties
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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.
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.

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