Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.541 (2026)

Sacramental use of peyote permitted

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NRS 453.541 Sacramental use of peyote permitted. The criminal sanction provided in NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, does not apply to that plant of the genus Lophophora commonly known as peyote when such drug is used as the sacrament in religious rites of any bona fide religious organization.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 2025; A 1973, 1217; 2001, 1062; 2003, 559)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1987–1988 · leading case: Smith v. Emp. Div., 763 P.2d 146 (Or. 1988).

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Smith v. Emp. Div., 763 P.2d 146 (Or. 1988). “…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 § 4.11 (West 1976); Wise…”

Frances A. Warner v. John A. Graham, Duainne S. Bourcy, Wayne J. Anderson & Weldee Baetsch, 845 F.2d 179 (8th Cir. 1988). “1987); Nev.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 453.541 (1985); N.M.Rev.”

Warner v. Graham, 675 F. Supp. 1171 (D.N.D. 1987). “1987) (1979 Amendment substituted American Indian Church for Native American Church); Nev.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 453.541 (Michie 1985) (adopted in 1981); N.”

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