Nevada § 585.420 - Misbranded drugs and devices: Contents of label on package
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 585.420 — Misbranded drugs and devices: Contents of label on package, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 585.420. Misbranded drugs and devices: Contents of label on package
1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, a drug or device shall be deemed to
be misbranded if in package form unless it bears a label containing: (a) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor; and (b) An accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure
or numerical count. 2. The label affixed to a container which contains a prescription drug intended for
use by a human being shall include: (a) The name and place of business of the manufacturer; and (b) If different, the name and place of business of the packer or distributor, of the drug in its final dosage form. 3. A label affixed to a container by a pharmacist is not required to include the name
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. 4. Under paragraph (b) of subsection 1, reasonable variations shall be permitted,
and exemptions as to small packages shall be established, by regulations prescribed
by the Commissioner.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 585.420
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 585.420 cover?
Section 585.420 ("Misbranded drugs and devices: Contents of label on package") 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 § 585.420?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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