2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 585 - Food, Drugs and Cosmetics: Adulteration; Labels; Brands
NRS 585.485 - Restrictions on sale of dimethyl sulfoxide; penalty.
1. Dimethyl sulfoxide may be sold, whether by wholesalers or retailers, in quantities of 1 gallon or more.
2. Dimethyl sulfoxide may be sold, prescribed or dispensed in quantities of less than 1 gallon only:
(a) Pursuant to prescription by a dentist, podiatric physician or veterinarian licensed to practice such profession in this State or by a licensed physician; or
(b) To a purchaser who gives an affidavit declaring that the dimethyl sulfoxide being purchased:
(1) Will not be used for medicinal treatment of any human being; or
(2) Will not be resold and will be used for industrial or commercial purposes in a laboratory or business which is licensed by the state or a local government.
3. A prescription for dimethyl sulfoxide may be filled only with a grade and quality of that substance which meets the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
4. Any person who gives a false affidavit for the purpose of obtaining dimethyl sulfoxide pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1696; A 1993, 2237)
