Bill > HB1101

This bill proposes to add mitragynine (also known as Kratom) to the list of Schedule I controlled substances in North Dakota. Specifically, the bill amends subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code by inserting "Mitragynine (also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine and Kratom)" into the existing list of opiates. Schedule I controlled substances are drugs or chemicals with a high potential for abuse and no recognized medical use. By adding mitragynine to this schedule, the bill would make it illegal to possess, distribute, or manufacture this substance, which is derived from the kratom plant and has been used by some people as a pain reliever or to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. The bill follows a standard legislative format of amending existing law by inserting new language into the current statutory text, in this case updating the comprehensive list of controlled substances in the state's drug scheduling statute.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1101.html