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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact The Kratom Control Act; To Define Terms; To Require A State-issued Retail License To Sell Kratom; To Require Businesses That Sell Kratom To Post Signage With Certain Conditions; To Create A Program To Encourage Responsible Vending; To Provide For Enforcement Of The Act; To Prohibit Certain Actions In The Sale Of Kratom; To Establish Fines And Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Establish Exceptions And Defenses To Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for kratom sales in Mississippi, requiring businesses to obtain a state-issued retail license costing $250 annually for each location selling kratom products. The legislation defines key terms, mandates that retailers must be at least 21 years old and verify the age of customers, and requires prominent signage indicating the age restriction. Businesses must not sell kratom within 1,000 feet of schools or churches, cannot hire employees under 21 to handle kratom, and must use packaging that does not appeal to minors. The bill creates an enforcement mechanism with the Mississippi Department of Revenue, which will conduct quarterly unannounced compliance checks and maintain a Kratom Enforcement Fund. Penalties for selling to minors escalate with each violation, ranging from $500-$1,000 for a first offense to potential permanent license revocation and up to six months in prison for repeated violations. The bill also establishes a vendor training program funded by licensing fees and provides some exceptions, such as allowing minors to be involved in age verification training under supervised conditions. The Kratom Control Act will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to prepare for the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2734.xml |
BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2734IN.htm |
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