Arizona legal term
Peyote in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Peyote” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Peyote” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Peyote" means any part of a plant of the genus lophophora, known as the mescal button. 24. (A.R.S. § 13-3401)
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