Nevada Athletic Commission approves new penalties for failed drug test

The penalties for a failed drug test with the Nevada Athletic Commission drastically changed today following the commission unanimously approving the changes.nsac-seal

During the monthly commission meeting, the commissioners continued their discussion on tougher penalties on failed drug test and the new penalties call for a three year suspension for a first time offender for a positive steroid test.

The new penalties for failed drug test are below.

Steroids:
First Offense – Three years and 50-70 percent of purse
Second Offense – Four years and 75-100 percent of purse
Third Offense – Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse

Stimulants:
First Offense – Two years and 35-45 percent of purse
Second Offense – Three years and 50-60 percent of purse
Third Offense – Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse

Diuretics:
First Offense – Two years and 30-40 percent of purse
Second Offense – Three years and 40-50 percent of purse
Third Offense – Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse

Sedatives, muscle relaxants, sleep aids, anxiolytics, opiates and cannabis/marijuana:
First Offense – 18 months and 30-40 percent of purse
Second Offense – Two years and 40-50 percent of purse
Third Offense – Three years and 60-75 percent of purse
Fourth Offense – Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse