HB 2651 Summary

• Replaces term "dealer" with "retailer" throughout kratom product regulations and defines "kratom product" as any food product or dietary ingredient containing mitragyna speciosa plant leaves.

• Requires retailers to disclose factual basis for kratom product representations on product labels and prohibits sale of kratom products that are adulterated with dangerous non-kratom substances or contaminated with poisonous substances or controlled substances.

• Prohibits kratom products containing synthetic alkaloids, products with 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeding 2% of alkaloid composition, and products lacking mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine content labels on packaging.

• Prohibits sale of kratom products to individuals under 18 years of age and establishes class 2 misdemeanor penalties for violations, with private cause of action for damages.

• Prohibits state agencies from enforcing against kratom sellers unless the DEA classifies kratom as a Schedule I substance, and prohibits financial institutions from refusing or terminating service to retailers based on kratom product sales.