SB 534
Relating to Kratom Consumer Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Kratom Consumer Protection Act to regulate the sale and distribution of kratom within the state. It creates a permitting system for manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers, requiring them to meet specific labeling and testing standards. The bill also outlines criminal penalties for violations, establishes a licensing fund, and aims to protect consumers by addressing potential issues related to kratom’s sale and distribution.
Key provisions
- Establishes a permitting system for kratom businesses (manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers).
- Requires kratom products to meet specific labeling requirements, including warnings and ingredient disclosures.
- Mandates independent testing of kratom products to ensure purity and safety.
- Creates a Kratom Licensure Fund to support enforcement and administration of the act.
- Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under 21 years of age.
- Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the act.
- Requires businesses to verify age of purchasers.
- Creates a process for cooperative enforcement agreements between agencies.
Who is affected
- Kratom manufacturers
- Kratom processors
- Kratom distributors
- Kratom retailers
- Consumers of kratom
Notable changes
- Creates a new regulatory framework specifically for kratom, separate from hemp and cannabis regulations.
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