Bill > HB2415

This bill aims to regulate kratom products in Arizona by amending existing laws and adding new provisions. It redefines "kratom" and "kratom product" to include ingestible or inhalable items made from the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa) and mandates that these products must be labeled with their ingredients, the quantity of key compounds like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, and recommended serving sizes. The bill prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years old and restricts sales within 500 feet of schools or childcare facilities. It also introduces stricter penalties for violations, classifying them as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the offense and whether it's a repeat offense, and allows for private lawsuits by those harmed by violations. Furthermore, the bill imposes significant restrictions on kratom advertising, prohibiting misleading packaging, advertising to minors, and certain types of advertisements, while requiring prominent warning labels. Enforcement of these advertising rules will be handled by the Attorney General. The bill also addresses the testing of kratom products, stating that law enforcement agencies are not required to test them if they lack the capability, and the Attorney General may coordinate testing through qualified labs. Finally, the bill includes a conditional repeal of the kratom regulations, which will take effect if the federal government schedules kratom or its derivatives as a controlled substance by January 1, 2037.