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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kratom, so as to revise definitions; to prohibit the sale or transfer of possession of kratom to an individual under 21 years of age; to prohibit an individual under 21 years of age from purchasing or possessing kratom; to prohibit the ingestion of kratom through a heating element or vaporizing mechanism or the selling of such mechanisms; to provide for penalties; to provide requirements and limitations relating to the sale of kratom products in this state; to prohibit the sale of kratom unless behind a counter or in a secured display; to revise packaging requirements; to require manufacturers and others to maintain a registered agent in this state; to provide for violations of such requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws related to kratom, a tropical evergreen plant containing the alkaloid mitragynine. The key provisions include: 1) prohibiting the sale or transfer of possession of kratom to individuals under 21 years of age, and prohibiting those under 21 from purchasing or possessing kratom; 2) prohibiting the ingestion of kratom through vaping or similar devices; 3) requiring kratom products to meet specific labeling and concentration requirements, and prohibiting adulterated or synthetically modified kratom products; 4) establishing penalties for violations, including misdemeanor and felony charges for processors and retailers; and 5) providing an effective date of January 1, 2025 and repealing any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Shelly Hutchinson (D)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Rick Townsend (R)*,
Ken Vance (R)*,
Matt Brass (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-01-01 (on 05/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63848 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229520 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223311 |
| Sen floor amend #1 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/220893 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218665 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217216 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216729 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213279 |
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