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MS HB663

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (the active alkaloids in kratom) to Schedule I of Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Act
  • Classifies kratom as a controlled substance with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential, making possession and distribution illegal
  • Effective date is July 1, 2022
  • Kratom joins other Schedule I substances including opiates, hallucinogens, and synthetic drugs already prohibited in Mississippi
  • No exemptions or exceptions are provided for kratom products or kratom-containing materials

Legislative Description

Kratom; include in Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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