MD HB1523

Prohibits retailers from distributing, selling, or advertising "unauthorized consumable products," defined as tianeptine products, non-compliant kratom products, non-compliant phenibut products, and products containing poisonous or deleterious substances

Authorizes the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to seize, confiscate, or destroy unauthorized consumable products, with seized products presumed contraband subject to summary forfeiture unless approved by Maryland Department of Health or FDA

Expands Field Enforcement Division authority to issue citations for violations related to tianeptine, kratom, and phenibut products under Health – General Article Titles 21-2D, 21-2E, and 21-2F

Establishes criminal penalties of up to $5,000 fine and/or 90 days imprisonment for retailers violating sales prohibitions, plus potential license suspension/revocation and civil liability for damages

Expands advertising restrictions for kratom and phenibut products to ban all publicly visible advertisements (billboards, signs, building displays) and prohibit packaging featuring neon colors, animals, mascots, or designs that could mislead consumers