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This bill, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulates the distribution of food products containing the drug kratom, a substance with stimulant and sedative effects, to consumers in Rhode Island. The bill requires dealers (manufacturers, retailers, etc.) to disclose information about the kratom content on product labels, prohibits the adulteration or contamination of kratom products, and bans sales to minors under 18. Violations can result in administrative fines or criminal misdemeanor charges. The Department of Health is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations to enforce the law, which is set to take effect on September 1, 2020.

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