MI HB5477

Establishes licensing requirement for distributing, selling, or manufacturing kratom products in Michigan, effective January 1, 2023, with separate licenses required for each location and online sales.

Requires kratom product labels to include alkaloid content, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine amounts, and warnings about unapproved status, pregnancy risks, and age restrictions (not for sale to minors).

Prohibits distribution or sale of kratom products that are adulterated, contaminated with dangerous substances, contain synthetic alkaloids, exceed 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine in alkaloid fraction, or lack required labeling.

Mandates third-party laboratory testing of raw materials before licensing to certify compliance with safety requirements, with department authorization of qualified laboratories by rule.

Establishes penalties including administrative fines up to $500 for first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, plus possible license denial, suspension, or revocation; civil fines of up to $1,000 for unlicensed distribution or sales.