The Division shall:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 457.070

  • Cancer: means all malignant neoplasms, regardless of the tissue of origin, including malignant lymphoma and leukemia. See Nevada Revised Statutes 457.020
  • Division: means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nevada Revised Statutes 457.020
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

1.  Investigate violations of this chapter.

2.  Investigate and test the content, method of preparation and use of any drug, medicine, compound or device proposed to be used or used by any person or association in the State for the diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer.

3.  Make findings of fact upon completion of any testing or investigation authorized by this chapter.

4.  Hold hearings for the purpose of determining whether any of the provisions of this chapter have been violated.

5.  Contract with independent scientific consultants for specialized services and advice.