Section 73-401 – DEFINITIONS.
73-401. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Demonstrates" means meets the burdens of going forward with evidence, and persuasion under the standard of clear and convincing evidence. (2) "Exercise of religion" means the ability to act or refusal to act in a manner substantially motivated by a religious belief, […]
Section 73-402 – FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION PROTECTED.
73-402. FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION PROTECTED. (1) Free exercise of religion is a fundamental right that applies in this state, even if laws, rules or other government actions are facially neutral. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, government shall not substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion even if the burden […]
Section 73-403 – APPLICABILITY.
73-403. APPLICABILITY. (1) This chapter applies to all state laws and local ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether enacted or adopted before, on or after the effective date of this chapter. (2) State laws that are enacted or adopted on or after the effective date of […]
Section 73-404 – SEVERABILITY.
73-404. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. History: [73-404, […]