Bill > SB233

This bill, known as the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, establishes comprehensive regulations for kratom products in Pennsylvania, focusing on consumer safety and age restrictions. The bill defines kratom as a product derived from the mitragyna speciosa plant and sets strict standards for its preparation, manufacture, sale, and distribution. Processors and retailers are prohibited from selling kratom products that contain harmful substances, such as controlled substances, synthetic alkaloids, or excessive levels of specific compounds like 7-hydroxymitragynine. The legislation mandates proper product labeling, including ingredient lists and usage directions, and restricts sales to individuals 21 years and older. The Department of Health is tasked with enforcing these regulations and has the authority to promulgate additional rules. Violations are subject to escalating administrative fines, starting at $100-$500 for a first offense and potentially reaching $3,000-$5,000 for fourth or subsequent offenses. Retailers can avoid penalties if they can demonstrate good-faith reliance on processors' compliance. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring kratom products meet safety standards and are not accessible to minors, with the regulations taking effect 60 days after passage.

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