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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 388.476: “Chemical restraint” defined.

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  1. TITLE 34 — EDUCATION
  2. CHAPTER 388 - SYSTEM OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
  3. PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES
  4. Use of Aversive Intervention, Physical Restraint and Mechanical Restraint on Pupils With Disabilities

“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.

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