CEC will import ayahuasca in concentrated paste form or in liquid form. Upon receipt, CEC will combine the ayahuasca paste with water to manufacture ayahuasca tea for sacramental uses. CEC will receive the imported ayahuasca and conduct all manufacturing activities at the following address: 1220 E. Medlock Drive, #210, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
This Agreement permits CEC to import, receive, manufacture, distribute, transport, securely store, and dispose of ayahuasca solely for CEC’s religious purposes. CEC may not conduct any of these activities for non-religious purposes, including but not limited to recreational purposes. CEC may not use any DEA registrations subject to this Agreement to import, receive, manufacture, distribute, store, or use any other controlled substance.
CEC, through its designated ayahuasqueros, currently Plaintiffs Joseph Tafur and Benjaman Sullivan, will be responsible for the importation, receipt, secured storage, manufacture, distribution, disposal, and all applicable record keeping requirements of the ayahuasca as set forth in this Agreement. CEC will comply with any applicable DEA notification requirement relating to new ayahuasqueros who are designated in the future as set out by CEC’s bylaws.
The amount of ayahuasca tea to be manufactured for each individual ceremony will be based on the number of ceremony participants. Participants gather regularly as designated by CEC. Ceremonies will be held in private residences of CEC members or other locations as determined by CEC that can ensure security of the ayahuasca and the safety of the participants. CEC ayahuasqueros will personally transport the approximate amount of ayahuasca tea needed for each ceremony.
CEC requires, and will continue to require, ceremony participants to undergo a health screening for issues that could preclude participation, and shall provide participants with information related to potential health issues that could be adversely affected by participation. All ceremonies will have the presence of one person trained in basic first aid and capable of responding in an emergency. CEC shall maintain medical emergency protocols to respond to any medical needs of participants.