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This bill establishes the Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which aims to regulate kratom products and remove mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine from the state's controlled substances list. The bill defines kratom products as foods containing parts or extracts of the Mitragyna speciosa plant and sets several key provisions for processors and retailers. These include prohibiting the sale of kratom products that are adulterated, contaminated, or contain synthetic alkaloids, limiting the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine to 1% of the alkaloid composition, and requiring clear labeling with serving size information. Processors must register annually with the Department of Agriculture, provide a certificate of analysis from an independent laboratory, and report any adverse events. The bill also sets an age limit of 18 years for purchasing kratom products and establishes administrative fines for violations, with first-time offenses facing up to $500 in fines and subsequent offenses up to $1,000. The bill includes extensive legislative findings that highlight recent developments in kratom research and regulation, noting that several states have moved to protect kratom consumers and that some federal agencies have acknowledged potential benefits and knowledge gaps regarding the substance.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb534&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R