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MS HB611

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act" to regulate kratom products, defined as food products containing leaf extracts from the mitragyna speciosa plant in forms such as powders, capsules, pills, or beverages

  • Prohibits processors from selling kratom products that are adulterated with dangerous substances, contaminated with poisonous ingredients, or contain synthetic alkaloids

  • Limits 7-hydroxymitragynine content to no more than 2% of the overall alkaloid composition in kratom products

  • Restricts sale of kratom products to individuals 21 years of age or older

  • Imposes administrative fines of $500 for first violation, $1,500 for second violation, and $5,000 for subsequent violations, with a good faith defense available for retailers who relied on manufacturer representations

Legislative Description

Kratom; regulate the sale, distribution and preparation of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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