Nevada Revised Statutes 484A.705 – Violation committed under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance may be charged as misdemeanor. [Effective January 1, 2023.]
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a person commits a violation of a provision of chapters 483 to 484E, inclusive, 486 or 490 of NRS that is punishable as a civil infraction while the person is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, the person may instead be charged with a misdemeanor.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 484A.705
- controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- 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