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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 51. Food and Other Commodities: Purity; Standards; Weights and Measures; Marketing § 585.485. Restrictions on sale of dimethyl sulfoxide; penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Dimethyl sulfoxide may be sold, whether by wholesalers or retailers, in quantities of 1 gallon or more.

2. Dimethyl sulfoxide may be sold, prescribed or dispensed in quantities of less than 1 gallon only:

(a) Pursuant to prescription by a dentist, podiatric physician or veterinarian licensed to practice such profession in this State or by a licensed physician; or

(b) To a purchaser who gives an affidavit declaring that the dimethyl sulfoxide being purchased:

(1) Will not be used for medicinal treatment of any human being; or

(2) Will not be resold and will be used for industrial or commercial purposes in a laboratory or business which is licensed by the state or a local government.

3. A prescription for dimethyl sulfoxide may be filled only with a grade and quality of that substance which meets the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

4. Any person who gives a false affidavit for the purpose of obtaining dimethyl sulfoxide pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 51. Food and Other Commodities: Purity; Standards; Weights and Measures; Marketing § 585.485. Restrictions on sale of dimethyl sulfoxide; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-51-food-and-other-commodities-purity-standards-weights-and-measures-marketing/nv-rev-st-585-485/

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