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This bill, known as the "Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act," establishes regulations for the sale and processing of Kratom products, which are defined as food products or dietary ingredients containing parts of the Kratom plant (mitragyna speciosa) or its extracts. Key provisions include prohibiting the sale of Kratom extracts with excessive residual solvents, Kratom products with high levels of certain alkaloids like 7-hydroxymitragynine, or those containing synthetic alkaloids or synthesized materials. Processors and retailers must ensure Kratom products come with a certificate of analysis (COA) from a third-party lab confirming the absence of harmful bacteria, heavy metals like lead and arsenic, and adherence to specific alkaloid limits. Products must also be clearly labeled with usage instructions, serving sizes, ingredient lists, warnings for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, a statement that Kratom use may be habit-forming, a recommendation to consult a healthcare professional, processor information, and a disclaimer that the product has not been evaluated by the FDA. The bill also prohibits the sale of Kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age and makes it illegal for those under 21 to purchase or possess them, with violations carrying misdemeanor penalties. Retailers can use a good-faith reliance on processor representations as a defense against certain violations. The Alcoholic Beverage Commission is empowered to demand COAs and, if necessary, order independent testing, with failure to comply leading to stop-sales orders. The bill also removes a specific subdivision from existing law related to controlled substances.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2594&ga=114