Bill > HB05427

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to prohibit the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age. Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves can be consumed for potential medicinal or recreational effects, and which has been the subject of increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years. By setting the minimum age for purchase at 21, the bill aims to restrict access to kratom for younger individuals, similar to age restrictions already in place for tobacco and alcohol products. The legislation appears straightforward, focusing solely on establishing an age limit for kratom product sales without additional detailed regulations. The bill would require retailers and vendors to verify the age of customers before selling kratom products, effectively treating kratom as a substance reserved for adult consumers.

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