Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 961. Uniform Controlled Substances Act |
SubChapter II. STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES |
Section 961.115. Native American Church exemption.
Latest version.
- This chapter does not apply to the nondrug use of peyote and mescaline in the bona fide religious ceremonies of the Native American Church.
1971 c. 219
;
1995 a. 448
s.
153
; Stats. 1995 s. 961.115.
Because the exemption is based upon the unique cultural heritage of Native Americans, it is not an unconstitutional classification. State v. Peck,
143 Wis. 2d 624
,
422 N.W.2d 160
(Ct. App. 1988).