mescaline; possession; sale; commercial use
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 1752 makes it illegal to commercially harvest, process, or make mescaline available for sale or research in Arizona. The bill establishes a defense for individuals using mescaline in connection with religious practices and defines ‘commercial use’ to include any activity intended for financial gain. Violations of this law are classified as a Class 4 felony. This legislation clarifies the legal status of mescaline within the state’s drug offense laws.
Key provisions
- Prohibits commercial harvesting, processing, and sale of mescaline.
- Creates a defense for religious use of mescaline.
- Defines ‘commercial use’ as any activity intended for financial gain.
- Lists mescaline as defined in existing state law.
- Classifies violations as a Class 4 felony.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in harvesting or processing mescaline.
- Businesses involved in the sale or research of mescaline.
- Religious organizations and individuals practicing religious beliefs involving mescaline.
Notable changes
- Specifically addresses the commercial use of mescaline, adding a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes.
- Recognizes religious exemptions for the use of mescaline.
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