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This bill establishes the Mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which comprehensively regulates the sale and distribution of kratom products in the state. The legislation prohibits selling kratom to individuals under 21 years old, requires online retailers to implement age verification, and mandates that kratom products cannot contain more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine in their alkaloid composition. Processors must be registered with the FDA and follow federal good manufacturing practices, and all kratom products must be labeled with specific warnings about potential health risks, recommended usage, and interaction with medications. The bill imposes a 5% excise tax on kratom product sales and establishes significant civil penalties for sellers who violate the regulations, ranging from $1,000 for a first offense to up to $20,000 and a three-year sales ban for subsequent violations. Importantly, the act prevents local governments from implementing additional restrictions beyond those outlined in the bill. Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, is a botanical substance often used for pain management and potentially as an alternative to opioids, and this bill aims to create a regulated framework for its safe commercial distribution while protecting consumer interests.

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