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TX SB821

TX SB821
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority.


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act, which regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of kratom products in the state. The key provisions of the bill include: defining kratom and related terms; requiring labeling of kratom products with use directions and serving size; prohibiting the sale of adulterated, contaminated, or prohibited kratom products; banning the sale of kratom to minors under 18 years old; establishing civil penalties for violations; and providing rulemaking authority to the Department of State Health Services to ensure the safe consumption and distribution of kratom.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 03/11/2021)

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