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This bill modifies existing laws concerning kratom, a plant-based substance, by introducing new definitions and regulations for its sale and processing. It defines "kratom extract" as a concentrated form of the kratom plant and establishes "kratom processor" as someone who prepares, processes, manufactures, or distributes kratom products, and "kratom retailer" as someone who sells kratom products for retail. The bill requires kratom processors to disclose the factual basis for their products being kratom and increases the administrative fine for violations to up to $5,000. It also prohibits the sale of kratom products mixed with non-kratom substances that could be harmful, products not identifiable as plant matter, products containing kratom extract, or products with certain alkaloid levels or synthetic compounds, with escalating criminal penalties for violations, including a third-degree felony for subsequent offenses. Furthermore, both processors and retailers must now register with the department, and failure to do so can result in fines. The age restriction for purchasing kratom is raised from 18 to 21 years old, and violations of this provision are now a class A misdemeanor. The bill also outlines the department's duties regarding the registration of kratom products and allows for the seizure of unregistered products. Finally, it states that the chapter becomes inoperative if all kratom alkaloids are classified as controlled substances and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

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