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FL S0136
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age
- Bans kratom products that are adulterated with dangerous substances, contain poisonous non-kratom ingredients (including controlled substances under s. 893.03), synthetic alkaloids, or contain 7-hydroxymitragynine levels exceeding 1% of the alkaloid composition
- Requires processors to annually register kratom products with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including a certificate of analysis from an independent certified third-party laboratory confirming product compliance
- Mandates that processors report adverse events to the department via certified mail and provide updated certificates of analysis upon request; failure to comply may result in revocation of the processor's product registration
- Violations constitute a second-degree misdemeanor, with a good-faith exception for retail sellers who relied on representations from manufacturers, packers, or distributors; effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 179 (Ch. 2023-182)
4/27/2023
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/14/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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