Nev. Rev. Stat. § 211.154

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 211.154 - Access to prescription medication

If a prisoner in the custody of a county or city jail or detention facility requires prescription medication for any physical or mental illness, the jail or detention facility shall ensure that:

1. If the prescription is new, the prescription is transmitted to a licensed pharmacy and filled as soon as possible; or

2. If the prescription is a refill, the prescription is refilled on or before the date on which the current supply of the prescription medication is exhausted.

NRS 211.154

Added to NRS by 2023, 1094

Added by 2023, Ch. 184,§8, eff. 10/1/2023.