Bill > SB6196

This bill establishes a new tax on kratom products in Washington state, defining "kratom" as any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa and "kratom product" as any item intended for human consumption containing kratom or its extracts. A tax of 95 percent of the "taxable sales price" (which is generally the price at which the product is sold) will be levied upon distributors when they bring kratom into the state, manufacture it, ship it to retailers, or handle it without tax having been imposed. The revenue generated from this tax will be deposited into a "youth harmful substance prevention account" to fund programs aimed at reducing youth access to harmful substances. The bill also requires licenses for kratom distributors and retailers, mandates criminal background checks for applicants, and sets penalties for violations, including fines and license suspension or revocation. Distributors and retailers must maintain detailed records and provide itemized invoices for sales, and the bill outlines procedures for seizure and forfeiture of untaxed kratom products and related conveyances. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027, and also addresses the taxation of preexisting inventories of kratom products.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6196&Year=2025&Initiative=false