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TN HB0861

TN HB0861
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 43, relative to kratom.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 43.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act," amends the Tennessee Code to regulate the production and sale of kratom products. The key provisions include: 1) defining terms such as "kratom product" and "processor"; 2) prohibiting the sale of adulterated, contaminated, or improperly labeled kratom products; 3) making it a misdemeanor to distribute kratom to minors under 21, for minors to possess kratom, or for non-processors/retailers to sell kratom; and 4) establishing penalties for violations. The bill also removes an existing provision related to kratom from the state's controlled substances law. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Criminal Justice Committee Hearing (16:30:00 1/23/2024 House Hearing Room III) (on 01/23/2024)

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