Nevada § 453.126 - “Practitioner” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.126 — “Practitioner” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 453.126. “Practitioner” defined
“ Practitioner ” means: 1. A physician, dentist, veterinarian or podiatric physician who holds a license to
practice his or her profession in this State and is registered pursuant to this chapter. 2. An advanced practice registered nurse who holds a certificate from the State Board
of Pharmacy authorizing him or her to dispense or to prescribe and dispense controlled
substances. 3. A scientific investigator or a pharmacy, hospital or other institution licensed,
registered or otherwise authorized in this State to distribute, dispense, conduct
research with respect to, to administer, or use in teaching or chemical analysis,
a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research. 4. A euthanasia technician who is licensed by the Nevada State Board of Veterinary
Medical Examiners and registered pursuant to this chapter, while he or she possesses
or administers sodium pentobarbital pursuant to his or her license and registration. 5. A physician assistant who: (a) Holds a license from the Board of Medical Examiners; and (b) Is authorized by the Board to possess, administer, prescribe or dispense controlled
substances under the supervision of a physician as required by chapter 630 of NRS . 6. A physician assistant who: (a) Holds a license from the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; and (b) Is authorized by the Board to possess, administer, prescribe or dispense controlled
substances under the supervision of an osteopathic physician as required by chapter 633 of NRS . 7. An optometrist who is certified by the Nevada State Board of Optometry to prescribe
and administer pharmaceutical agents pursuant to NRS 636.288 , when the optometrist prescribes or administers pharmaceutical agents within the
scope of his or her certification. 8. A certified registered nurse anesthetist who orders, prescribes, possesses or administers
controlled substances in accordance with NRS 632.2397 . 9. A pharmacist who is registered pursuant to NRS 639.28079 to prescribe and dispense drugs for medication-assisted treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 453.126
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.126 cover?
Section 453.126 ("“Practitioner” 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 453.126?
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