NJ S301

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

7-OH is a psychoactive alkaloid found naturally in kratom that produces opioid-like effects and addictive qualities when metabolized at higher concentrations

The FDA has warned that 7-OH poses public health threats due to its ability to bind opioid receptors and has seized products containing potentially lethal synthetic doses

Manufacturing, distributing, or possessing 7-OH with intent to distribute would become a second-degree crime for one ounce or more, or a third-degree crime for less than one ounce

Takes effect immediately upon enactment