Bill > LB230

This bill introduces the Kratom Consumer Protection Act and establishes regulations for kratom products and nitrous oxide sales while also making modifications to the state's controlled substances schedules. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act creates comprehensive rules for kratom product manufacturing, sales, and distribution, including requirements that products cannot be attractive to children, must be registered with the Department of Revenue, and must include specific labeling information such as age restrictions, potential health risks, and ingredient details. The bill prohibits selling kratom products to individuals under 21 and mandates age verification for online sales. Additionally, the legislation regulates nitrous oxide sales by restricting the sale of flavored nitrous oxide products and imposing penalties for violations. The bill also adds tianeptine to Schedule II of controlled substances and makes other technical amendments to existing law. Kratom product processors must register their products, obtain certification, and meet specific manufacturing standards, with potential civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill includes provisions for hearings and appeals for processors who are denied registration or face violations. Most sections of the bill will become operative on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage.