Peyote Exemption for Native American Church

Peyote Exemption for Native American Church Regulation of the D rug Enforcement Administration (D EA ) exempting peyote use in connection with the religious ceremonies of the Native American Church (NAC) from the controls and sanctions of the Controlled Substances Act o f 1970 (CSA), accurately reflects Congress’ intent to exempt the religious use of peyote by the NAC and other bona fide religions in which the use o f peyote is central to established religious beliefs, practices, dogmas, or rituals. An exemption for peyote use by the NAC would not violate the Establishment Clause o f the…