This bill proposes to amend Title 13, chapter 34 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 13-3402.01, which introduces new prohibitions and definitions related to mescaline. Specifically, it would make it illegal for any person to knowingly harvest, process, or make mescaline available for commercial use or research, classifying such violations as a class 4 felony. Additionally, the bill establishes a defense for individuals prosecuted under this section if they can demonstrate that the mescaline is being used in connection with bona fide religious practices that do not pose a danger to public health, safety, or morals.

The bill also defines key terms such as "commercial use," which refers to any transaction intended for financial gain, and "research," which encompasses activities related to medical and pharmaceutical investigations. Furthermore, it clarifies that "mescaline" refers to the specific drug listed in the existing statute. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding mescaline while allowing for religious exemptions under certain conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3402.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-3402.01