NRS453.411. Unlawful use of controlled substance; penalties.

      1.  It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription.

      2.  It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except when administered to the person at a rehabilitation clinic established or licensed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department, or a hospital certified by the Department.

      3.  Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 212.160, a person who violates this section shall be punished:

      (a) If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I, II, III or IV, for a category E felony as provided in NRS 193.130.

      (b) If the controlled substance is listed in schedule V, for a gross misdemeanor by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.

      (Added to NRS by 1971, 2023; A 1973, 1406; 1979, 1475; 1981, 745; 1993, 2236; 1995, 1290, 1723; 1997, 546; 2013, 987)