Bill > S08136

This bill enacts the New York State Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for kratom products within the state. The legislation defines kratom as a plant (Mitragyna speciosa) and creates detailed requirements for its processing, sale, and labeling. Key provisions include mandating product registration with the state department, requiring detailed labeling that includes age restrictions, health warnings, and ingredient information, and imposing strict limitations on product composition. Processors and retailers are prohibited from selling kratom products containing synthesized materials, dangerous additives, or products designed to be attractive to children. The bill also establishes a registration system where kratom processors must submit documentation including third-party laboratory analysis, FDA facility registration, and safety declarations. Additionally, the legislation introduces an excise tax of 5% on kratom product sales and sets significant penalties for non-compliance, ranging from fines to potential multi-year sales prohibitions. Sellers are explicitly forbidden from selling kratom to individuals under 21, with escalating criminal penalties for violations. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring product safety, transparency, and responsible marketing of kratom products.