Federal · Title 25 — Indians

25 U.S.C. § 253: Wines for sacramental purposes

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute permits the introduction and use of wine for sacramental purposes under church authority in Indian country and reservations, including Pueblo Reservations in New Mexico.

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It shall not be unlawful to introduce and use wines solely for sacramental purposes, under church authority, at any place within the Indian country or any Indian reservation, including the Pueblo Reservations in New Mexico.

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