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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3402 (2026)

Possession and sale of peyote; classification

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A. A person who knowingly possesses, sells, transfers or offers to sell or transfer peyote is guilty of a class 6 felony.

B. In a prosecution for violation of this section, it is a defense that the peyote is being used or is intended for use:

1. In connection with the bona fide practice of a religious belief, and

2. As an integral part of a religious exercise, and

3. In a manner not dangerous to public health, safety or morals.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1987–2013 · leading case: State v. Hardesty, 214 P.3d 1004 (Ariz. 2009).
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State v. Hardesty, 214 P.3d 1004 (Ariz. 2009). · cites it 2× “For example, apart from the specific statutory exemption under A.R.S. § 13-3402(B), a member of the Native American Church charged with possession of peyote might be able to assert that a less restrictive governmental regulation than a total ban would serve the government's…”
State v. Okun, 296 P.3d 998 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. §§ 13-3402 to -3408 (West 2013). ¶ 9 In approving the AMMA, however, Arizona voters decided that a qualified patient does not commit a criminal offense by possessing an allowable amount of marijuana.”
State v. Cramer, 851 P.2d 147 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 13-3402(B) (possession of peyote permitted for use in religious exercises).”
Smith v. Emp. Div., 763 P.2d 146 (Or. 1988). “…(1985); Iowa Code Ann § 204.204.8 (West 1987); Kan Stat Ann § 65-4116(c)(8) (1985); Minn Stat Ann § 152-02 Subd 2(4) (West Supp 1988); Nev Rev Stat § 453.541 (1987); NM Stat Ann § 30-31-6(D) (Supp 1988); SD Codified Laws Ann § 34-20B-14(17) (1986); Tex Stat Ann 4476-15 §…”
Frances A. Warner v. John A. Graham, Duainne S. Bourcy, Wayne J. Anderson & Weldee Baetsch, 845 F.2d 179 (8th Cir. 1988). “Ariz.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 13-3402 (Supp. 1986); Col.”
United States v. Boyll, 774 F. Supp. 1333 (D.N.M. 1991). “The listing of peyote as a controlled substance [under federal law] does not apply to the nondrug use of peyote in bona fide religious ceremonies of the Native American Church, and members of the Native American Church so using peyote are exempt from registration. 21 C.F.R. §…”
Warner v. Graham, 675 F. Supp. 1171 (D.N.D. 1987). “See Ariz.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 13-3402 (Supp.1986) (source: Laws 1923, Ch.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3402(B) — 3 cases
State v. Hardesty, 214 P.3d 1004 (Ariz. 2009). “For example, apart from the specific statutory exemption under A.R.S. § 13-3402(B), a member of the Native American Church charged with possession of peyote might be able to assert that a less restrictive governmental regulation than a total ban would serve the government's…”
State v. Cramer, 851 P.2d 147 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). “See A.R.S. § 13-3402(B) (possession of peyote permitted for use in religious exercises).”
Smith v. Emp. Div., 763 P.2d 146 (Or. 1988). “…(1985); Iowa Code Ann § 204.204.8 (West 1987); Kan Stat Ann § 65-4116(c)(8) (1985); Minn Stat Ann § 152-02 Subd 2(4) (West Supp 1988); Nev Rev Stat § 453.541 (1987); NM Stat Ann § 30-31-6(D) (Supp 1988); SD Codified Laws Ann § 34-20B-14(17) (1986); Tex Stat Ann 4476-15 §…”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3402(B)(1) — 1 case
United States v. Boyll, 774 F. Supp. 1333 (D.N.M. 1991). “The listing of peyote as a controlled substance [under federal law] does not apply to the nondrug use of peyote in bona fide religious ceremonies of the Native American Church, and members of the Native American Church so using peyote are exempt from registration. 21 C.F.R. §…”
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