WA SB6196

Imposes a 95% tax on the taxable sales price of all kratom products sold, used, consumed, handled, possessed, or distributed in Washington State, effective January 1, 2027

Creates the Youth Harmful Substance Prevention Account in the state treasury to receive all kratom tax revenues, with funds restricted to programs preventing youth access to tobacco, vapor products, cannabis, and kratom

Requires kratom distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Liquor and Cannabis Board ($150 fee for distributors, $175 for retailers), with criminal background checks required

Mandates kratom product labeling to include product identification, full ingredient list, and amounts of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine alkaloids

Establishes enforcement mechanisms including warrantless seizure of kratom products from unlicensed sellers, license suspension of 30-90+ business days for violations, and classification of unlicensed distribution as a Class C felony