Bill > AB1088

This bill adds regulations for kratom products under California's Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, establishing comprehensive consumer protection standards. The bill defines kratom products and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products, and mandates that these products cannot be sold to individuals under 21 years old. It requires packaging to be child-resistant, with specific guidelines about what constitutes child-resistant packaging, such as being certified under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act or using thick, heat-sealed plastic. The bill also prohibits packaging and marketing that could be attractive to children, which includes using cartoon images, imitating candy packaging, or using brand names that might appeal to minors. Additionally, the bill restricts the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine to no more than 2 percent of total kratom alkaloids in a product. Online retailers must implement age-verification systems to prevent sales to minors. By expanding regulatory requirements and creating new restrictions, the bill effectively classifies violations as potential crimes, which could result in legal penalties for non-compliance. The bill also stipulates that no state reimbursement is required for implementing these new regulations.

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