Bill > HB2291

This bill establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, creating a new chapter in Title 69 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to regulate kratom products. It defines key terms such as "kratom," "kratom extract," and "kratom product," and establishes licensing requirements for both kratom retailers and processors, with associated fees and penalties for violations. The act prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age, mandates specific labeling requirements including warnings and dosage recommendations, and sets standards for product safety, such as limiting certain alkaloid levels and prohibiting dangerous non-kratom substances. It also outlines requirements for independent testing laboratories and creates a public directory of approved kratom products. Furthermore, the bill imposes an 11 percent excise tax on kratom products, with revenues directed to a youth regulated substance prevention account, and clarifies that this state law preempts local regulations on kratom promotions and sales. The act also includes provisions for enforcement, penalties for violations, and allows for federal regulations to supersede state law if kratom becomes federally regulated.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2291&Year=2025&Initiative=false