HB 2657
An Act providing for the regulation and sale of kratom products; imposing a tobacco products tax on natural kratom products; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This act, titled the Regulation and Oversight of Kratom Act, aims to regulate the sale and production of kratom products in Pennsylvania. It establishes definitions for key terms like ‘dealer,’ ‘kratom,’ and ‘natural kratom product.’ The bill prohibits the sale of synthetic kratom, requires registration for processors and retailers, mandates specific labeling requirements for kratom products, and imposes penalties for violations. Furthermore, it introduces a tobacco products tax on natural kratom products and assigns duties to the Department of Health.
Key provisions
- Establishes definitions for key terms related to kratom products.
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of synthetic kratom products.
- Requires registration for processors and retailers with the Department of Health.
- Mandates specific labeling requirements for natural kratom products, including a warning about the product’s lack of FDA evaluation.
- Imposes a tobacco products tax on natural kratom products.
- Creates penalties for violations, including fines and potential license suspension.
- Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under 21 and restricts data sharing from transaction scan devices.
- Requires child-resistant packaging for natural kratom products.
Who is affected
- Retailers of kratom products
- Manufacturers of kratom products
- Processors of kratom products
- Consumers of kratom products
- The Department of Health
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