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FL H0861
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alex Andrade
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AI Summary
- Amends the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act (s. 500.92, F.S.) to define "kratom extract" as a food product or dietary ingredient from the Mitragyna speciosa plant that has been extracted and concentrated for standardized dosing, and defines "processor" as a person who sells, prepares, manufactures, distributes, or maintains kratom products
- Prohibits processors from selling, preparing, distributing, or exposing for sale kratom products that lack directions for safe use (including suggested serving size) on the label, or that claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease
- Raises the minimum age to purchase kratom products from 18 to 21, making it unlawful for processors to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give any kratom product to a person under 21 years of age
- Changes penalties for labeling/packaging violations from a second-degree misdemeanor criminal offense to administrative fines of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, with a good-faith reliance defense available for retail processors
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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