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This bill adds chemically synthesized kratom compounds to Schedule III of the Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, the bill targets kratom products containing more than 1% mitragynine (a primary alkaloid in kratom) or its derivatives like 7-hydroxymitragynine. By placing these compounds in Schedule III, the bill subjects kratom to the same regulatory controls as other controlled substances in that schedule, which typically means the substance can be prescribed but is considered to have potential for abuse and requires a prescription. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will automatically be repealed on June 30, 2025, which is an unusual provision that suggests this may be a temporary or experimental classification. Kratom is a botanical substance derived from a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, which has been controversial due to its potential for both medicinal use and addiction, and this bill represents an effort by Mississippi to regulate its distribution and use.

Health and Social Services, Justice

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