“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 394.355
“Chemical restraint” defined
Known as the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act
The act spans §§ 394–394 (195 sections).
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3243; A 2021, 3110)
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.