Religious freedom protected; exceptions

A government agency shall not restrict a person's free exercise of religion unless: A. the restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability and does not directly discriminate against religion or among religions; and B. the application of the restriction to the person is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. History: Laws 2000 (2nd S.S.), ch. 17, § 3.