Nevada § 453.155 - Programs for research and education

§ 453.155. Programs for research and education

1. The Board or Investigation Division, in cooperation with the Division of Public

and Behavioral Health of the Department, may carry out educational programs designed

to prevent and deter misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with these programs the Board or Investigation Division may: (a) Promote better recognition of the problems of misuse and abuse of controlled substances

within the regulated industry and among interested groups and organizations; (b) Assist the regulated industry and interested groups and organizations in contributing

to the reduction of misuse and abuse of controlled substances; (c) Consult with interested groups and organizations to aid them in solving administrative

and organizational problems; (d) Evaluate procedures, projects, techniques and controls conducted or proposed as

part of educational programs on misuse and abuse of controlled substances; (e) Disseminate the results of research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances

to promote a better public understanding of what problems exist and what can be done

to alleviate them; (f) Assist in the education and training of state and local law enforcement officials

in their efforts to control misuse and abuse of controlled substances; and (g) Carry out education and training for physicians, pharmacists and patients regarding

the ability of the patient to request to have the symptom or purpose for which a controlled

substance is prescribed included on the label attached to the container of the controlled

substance. 2. The Board shall encourage research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with the research, and in furtherance of the enforcement of the provisions

of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, it may: (a) Establish methods to assess accurately the effects of controlled substances and

identify and characterize those with potential for abuse; (b) Make studies and undertake programs of research to: (1) Develop new or improved approaches, techniques, systems, equipment and devices

to strengthen the enforcement of such sections; (2) Determine patterns of misuse and abuse of controlled substances and the social

effects thereof; and (3) Improve methods for preventing, predicting, understanding and dealing with the

misuse and abuse of controlled substances; and (c) Enter into contracts with public agencies, institutions of higher education, and

private organizations or individuals for the purpose of conducting research, demonstrations

or special projects which bear directly on misuse and abuse of controlled substances. 3. The Board may authorize persons engaged in research on the use and effects of controlled

substances to withhold the names and other identifying characteristics of individuals

who are the subject of the research. A person who obtains this authorization is not compelled in any civil, criminal,

administrative, legislative or other proceeding to identify the individuals who are

the subjects of research for which the authorization was obtained. 4. The Board may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances

by persons engaged in research. A person who obtains this authorization is exempt from state prosecution for possession

and distribution of controlled substances to the extent of the authorization. The Board shall promptly notify the Division of any such authorization.