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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Passed
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2019
04/26/2019
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide for the identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; to provide for the prohibition of access to kratom to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for package labeling requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's controlled substances law to provide legislative findings and a definition for kratom, a tropical evergreen plant containing the alkaloid mitragynine. It prohibits the sale or transfer of kratom to individuals under 18 years old and requires specific labeling on kratom packaging, including information about the alkaloid content, safety precautions, and manufacturer details. The bill also revises the state's prescription drug monitoring program to allow regulatory boards to rescind certain disciplinary actions related to prescriber enrollment requirements.
Sponsors (7)
Michael Caldwell (R)*,
Dewayne Hill (R)*,
Vernon Jones (R)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Mark Newton (R)*,
Kevin Tanner (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 04/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/187528.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183982.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/184236.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183343.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/551 |
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