Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.476

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 388.476 - "Chemical restraint" defined

"Chemical restraint" means the administration of drugs to a person for the specific and exclusive purpose of controlling an acute or episodic behavior that places the person or others at a risk of harm when less restrictive alternative intervention techniques have failed to limit or control the behavior. The term does not include the administration of drugs prescribed by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse as standard treatment for the mental or physical condition of the person.

NRS 388.476

Added to NRS by 1999, 3237; A 2021, 3110
Amended by 2021, Ch. 481,§65, eff. 10/1/2021.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3237) - (Substituted in revision for NRS 388.522 )