Bill > HB875

This bill establishes new regulations for kratom, a substance derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, in Virginia. It makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor, a type of minor criminal offense, for anyone to knowingly manufacture, sell, give, distribute, or possess kratom with the intent to do so, when it's intended for human consumption. The bill also amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, which is a law designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices, to prohibit selling or offering kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age. Additionally, it mandates that kratom products intended for human consumption must be properly labeled with ingredients, usage instructions, warnings, and a statement that the product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The bill also introduces specific requirements for age verification when selling kratom products and outlines penalties for violations, which will be enforced under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB875