Bill > H1489

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for kratom products in Florida, creating a detailed framework for their manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumption. The bill defines kratom products as food or dietary supplements containing Mitragyna speciosa leaf or its extracts, and mandates strict quality and safety standards, including requirements for independent laboratory testing to ensure products are free from contaminants and synthetic alkaloids. Retailers and wholesalers must follow rigorous packaging and labeling guidelines, including age verification for sales and prohibitions on marketing that might appeal to children. The legislation restricts kratom product sales to individuals 21 and older, primarily allowing sales at establishments with food permits and certain licensed venues. The bill also introduces penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanors to potential felonies for repeat offenses, and establishes additional regulations for mail-order and online sales. Furthermore, the bill prohibits kratom product ingestion within 1,000 feet of schools during specified hours and empowers state and local authorities to enforce these regulations. The provisions are designed to protect consumer safety while providing a regulated framework for kratom product commerce in Florida, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.