NJ A6145

Adds 7 Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a psychoactive alkaloid found in kratom, to New Jersey's Schedule I controlled dangerous substances list, classifying it as having high abuse potential and no accepted medical use

Prohibits the sale, distribution, and manufacture of any product containing 7-OH, with mandatory recalls required by manufacturers, distributors, or the Director of Consumer Affairs

Requires retailers to remove recalled 7-OH products within 48 hours of notice and return inventory to manufacturers/distributors within 30 business days at the manufacturer's expense

Establishes criminal penalties escalating with repeat offenses: fourth-degree crime for first offense (up to 18 months imprisonment, $10,000 fine), third-degree for second offense, and second-degree for third or subsequent offenses (5-10 years, up to $150,000 fine)

Each violation also constitutes an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, with penalties up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses