§ 453.011 Short title; purpose
§ 453.013 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 453.016 Definitions
§ 453.021 ‘Administer’ defined
§ 453.023 ‘Advanced practice registered nurse’ defined
§ 453.026 ‘Agent’ defined
§ 453.031 ‘Board’ defined
§ 453.033 ‘CBD’ defined
§ 453.038 ‘Chart order’ defined
§ 453.039 ‘Compound’ and ‘compounding’ defined
§ 453.042 ‘Concentrated cannabis’ defined
§ 453.043 ‘Controlled substance analog’ defined
§ 453.046 ‘Counterfeit substance’ defined
§ 453.051 ‘Deliver’ and ‘delivery’ defined
§ 453.053 ‘Department’ defined
§ 453.056 ‘Dispense’ defined
§ 453.061 ‘Dispenser’ defined
§ 453.066 ‘Distribute’ defined
§ 453.071 ‘Distributor’ defined
§ 453.076 ‘Division’ defined
§ 453.081 ‘Drug’ defined
§ 453.082 ‘Drug Enforcement Administration’ defined
§ 453.0825 ‘Extraction’ defined
§ 453.083 ‘Fill’ defined
§ 453.085 ‘Hospital’ defined
§ 453.086 ‘Immediate precursor’ defined
§ 453.087 ‘Institutional pharmacy’ defined
§ 453.0875 ‘Isomer’ defined
§ 453.091 ‘Manufacture’ defined
§ 453.096 ‘Marijuana’ defined
§ 453.098 ‘Narcotic addict’ defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 453.115.]
§ 453.099 ‘Narcotic addiction’ defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 453.103.]
§ 453.101 ‘Narcotic drug’ defined
§ 453.103 ‘Narcotic use disorder’ defined
§ 453.106 ‘Opiate’ defined
§ 453.111 ‘Opium poppy’ defined
§ 453.113 ‘Person’ defined
§ 453.115 ‘Person with a narcotic use disorder’ defined
§ 453.117 ‘Pharmacy’ defined
§ 453.118 ‘Pharmacy in a correctional institution’ defined
§ 453.121 ‘Poppy straw’ defined
§ 453.126 ‘Practitioner’ defined
§ 453.128 ‘Prescription’ defined
§ 453.131 ‘Production’ defined
§ 453.134 ‘Refill’ defined
§ 453.136 ‘State’ defined
§ 453.137 ‘Steroid’ defined
§ 453.139 ‘THC’ defined
§ 453.141 ‘Ultimate user’ defined
§ 453.146 Powers and duties of Board
§ 453.151 Cooperative arrangements; confidentiality of information
§ 453.153 Cooperation between Board and Division required
§ 453.154 Division required to prepare certain reports concerning controlled substances; Division and Board may enter into agreements with public agencies; requirements
§ 453.155 Programs for research and education
§ 453.157 Confidentiality of information concerning research or medical practice
§ 453.159 Existing orders or regulations unaffected
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 453 > Uniform Controlled Substances Act > General Provisions

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Civil forfeiture: The loss of ownership of property used to conduct illegal activity.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • 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
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.