FL S0994

Establishes comprehensive regulation of kratom products in Florida, restricting sales to persons 21 and older at age-verified establishments, setting a maximum dosage of 100 milligrams of kratom alkaloids per serving, and prohibiting products attractive to children or mixed with alcohol, caffeine, kava, cannabinoids, or nicotine

Requires kratom processors to hold a food establishment permit from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, register with the U.S. FDA, comply with federal manufacturing regulations (21 C.F.R. Part 210), and maintain product liability insurance with a $3 million occurrence limit

Mandates that processors obtain and retain certificates of analysis from independent, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories for each batch of finished kratom product, verifying compliance with concentration limits for alkaloids, residual solvents, heavy metals, and pesticides, with records kept at least 1 year past the product's expiration date

Establishes criminal penalties (second-degree misdemeanor) for selling kratom to persons under 21 or violating processing requirements, and authorizes stop-sale orders, product registration revocation, and administrative fines for noncompliant processors and laboratories

Appropriates $1,920,141.22 in recurring funds and $1,791,608 in nonrecurring funds from the General Inspection Trust Fund, along with 24 full-time equivalent positions, to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for implementation, effective October 1, 2026