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AR SB534
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Removes mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (kratom compounds) from Arkansas's Schedule I controlled substances list, reversing the Department of Health's February 1, 2016 classification
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Prohibits sale of kratom products to individuals under 18 years of age and bans products containing more than 1% 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic alkaloids, or dangerous contaminants
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Requires processors to register kratom products annually with the Department of Agriculture, including third-party lab certificates of analysis showing compliance with safety standards
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Mandates proper labeling with recommended serving size, servings per day, and total servings per package for all kratom products sold to consumers
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Establishes administrative fines of up to $500 for first violations and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations, with retailers protected if they relied in good faith on processor representations
Legislative Description
To Establish The Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act; And To Remove Mitragynine And 7-hydroxymitragynine, Also Known As Kratom, From The Controlled Substances List In Arkansas.
Last Action
Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025