Nevada Revised Statutes Section 585.485 - Food and Other Commodities

Restrictions on sale of dimethyl sulfoxide; penalty.

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 his profession in this state or by a licensed physician; or

(b) To a purchaser who gives his 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.

Last modified: February 26, 2006