Nevada § 453.106 - “Opiate” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.106 — “Opiate” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 453.106. “Opiate” defined
1. “Opiate” means any substance having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining
liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming
or addiction-sustaining liability, including opium, opium derivatives and synthetic
opiates. 2. “Opiate” does not include, unless specifically designated as controlled under NRS 453.146 , the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-n-methylmorphinan and its salts (dextromethorphan)
but includes the racemic and levorotatory forms of dextromethorphan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 453.106
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.106 cover?
Section 453.106 ("“Opiate” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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