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IA HF612
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Golding
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AI Summary
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Requires annual registration with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for any kratom product sold in the state, including certification of FDA good manufacturing practices, independent lab testing for contaminants and alkaloid content, and payment of application fees
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Prohibits sale of kratom products to anyone under 21 years of age, with first offense classified as a simple misdemeanor and second/subsequent offenses within one year as serious misdemeanors
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Limits 7-hydroxymitragynine content to no more than 2% of alkaloid composition and bans products containing controlled substances, synthetic kratom compounds, or products designed to be smoked, vaporized, or attractive to children
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Mandates product labeling with warnings against use by those under 21, pregnant, or breastfeeding individuals; recommended serving sizes; alkaloid content per serving; and a statement that the product has not been evaluated by the FDA
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Establishes escalating penalties for selling unregistered kratom products: $10,000 fine for first offense, $15,000 for second offense, and a two-year ban from selling kratom in Iowa for third offense; selling kratom containing controlled substances is a class "D" felony
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the regulation of kratom, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/4/2025