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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
06/26/2021
06/26/2021
Crossed Over
06/25/2021
06/25/2021
Passed
06/26/2021
06/26/2021
Dead
Vetoed
08/06/2021
08/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Establishes regulations for kratom products, including testing standards, labeling requirements and minimum age for sale. Establishes regulations for kratom products, including testing standards, labeling requirements and minimum age for sale. Prohibits sale of kratom products unless kratom product derives from processor registered with State Department of Agriculture. Directs department to adopt rules to carry out regulations. Authorizes imposition of civil penalty for certain violations. Creates crime of unlawful distribution, sale or exposure for sale to individual under 21 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Department of Agriculture for carrying out provisions of Act. Increases limitation on expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by Department of Justice for carrying out provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Oregon Kratom Consumer Protection Act, establishes regulations for kratom products sold in Oregon. It requires processors (manufacturers, distributors, etc.) of kratom products to register with the State Department of Agriculture and adhere to testing and labeling standards. The bill prohibits the sale of adulterated, contaminated, or synthetic kratom products, and imposes civil penalties for violations. It also prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age, making it a misdemeanor for retailers to do so. The Department of Agriculture is directed to adopt rules to implement the regulations, and funding is appropriated from the General Fund to support the Department's implementation of the Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
John Lively (D)*,
Bill Post (R)*,
David Smith (R)*,
Shelly Boshart Davis (R),
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Paul Evans (D),
Cedric Hayden (R),
Tim Knopp (R),
Gary Leif (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Raquel Moore-Green (R),
Ronald Noble (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Rachel Prusak (D),
Werner Reschke (R),
Tawna Sanchez (D),
Greg Smith (R),
Last Action
Governor vetoed. (on 08/06/2021)
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