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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
“Narcotic drug” means any of the following, however manufactured:
1. Opium, opium derivative, and any derivative of either, including their salts, isomers and salts of isomers but not including isoquinoline alkaloids of opium;
2. Synthetic opiate and any derivative of synthetic opiate, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers;
3. Poppy straw and concentrate of poppy straw;
4. Coca leaves, except coca leaves and extracts of coca leaves from which cocaine, ecgonine, and derivatives of ecgonine or their salts have been removed;
5. Cocaine, or any salt, isomer or salt of isomer of cocaine;
6. Cocaine base;
7. Ecgonine, or any derivative, salt, isomer or salt of isomer of ecgonine; and
8. A compound, mixture or preparation containing any quantity of a substance listed in this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 453.101. “Narcotic drug” defined - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-453-101/
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