2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy
NRS 639.2665 - Required posting or provision of written instructions relating to safe disposal of unused drugs by retail community pharmacy; penalties.
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.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2093)
