Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2084

Introduced
1/19/23  
Refer
1/19/23  
Report Pass
2/15/23  

Caption

Enacting the kratom consumer protection act, defining kratom as a food product, prohibiting the sale of kratom that is adulterated, requiring persons to be at least 18 years of age for the purchase of such product, establishing civil fines for violations of the act and requiring the secretary of agriculture to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the act.

Impact

The legislation seeks to enhance consumer protection by preventing the sale of kratom products that may pose health risks due to contamination or adulteration. By requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations, the bill intends to implement a framework for monitoring and ensuring that kratom products comply with safety standards. This measure will likely affect businesses involved in the kratom market by imposing operational guidelines and potential fines for violations, which could foster a more regulated marketplace.

Summary

House Bill 2084, known as the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, aims to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products within the state. This bill defines kratom as a food product and sets out specific guidelines and prohibitions against adulterated or contaminated kratom products. It mandates that all kratom sold in the state must be free from dangerous non-kratom substances, ensuring consumer safety. Additionally, it establishes that purchasers must be at least 18 years of age, thereby imposing age restrictions on the sale of these products.

Contention

Notably, there may be contention regarding the bill's implications for consumer choice and market dynamics. Some advocates might argue that stricter regulation could limit access to kratom for individuals who rely on it for personal use. Conversely, proponents of the bill emphasize the necessity of protecting consumers from unsafe products, highlighting increasing concerns linked to the unregulated kratom industry. Discussions within legislative debates could center on balancing consumer protection against personal freedom and the economic impact on local businesses dealing in kratom products.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2230

Enacting the kratom consumer protection act, defining kratom as a food product, prohibiting the distribution and sale of kratom that is adulterated, requiring persons to be at least 21 years of age to purchase such product, establishing civil fines for violations of the act and requiring the secretary of agriculture to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the act.

KS A08693

Relates to enacting the New York state kratom consumer protection act; relates to labeling and other requirements for the sale of kratom products.

KS S08136

Relates to enacting the New York state kratom consumer protection act; relates to labeling and other requirements for the sale of kratom products.

KS H4030

South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act

KS LB873

Provide for an excise tax on kratom products and change provisions of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act relating to adulterated products

KS HB407

Create the kratom consumer protection act

KS S10514

Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.

KS A10969

Enacts the "synthetic kratom kills act" to prohibit harmful synthetic and adulterated kratom products; provides that no person, manufacturer, retailer, or other entity shall manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale: synthesized kratom material; any adulterated kratom product; a kratom product that is combustible or intended to be used for vaporization, aerosolization, or injection; a kratom product that is incorporated into, or marketed or labeled as, a conventional food or beverage product; a kratom product that contains flavoring agents or additives specifically designed or marketed to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; a kratom product not contained in child-resistant packaging; a kratom product that mimics a candy product or is manufactured, packaged, or advertised in a way that can be reasonably considered to appeal to individuals under twenty-one years of age; any kratom product to an individual under twenty-one years of age; and any kratom product in which the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine exceeds two percent of the concentration of total alkaloids; requires testing and clear labeling.

KS SB233

Prohibiting the preparation, manufacture, sale or distribution of unsafe kratom products and the sale or distribution of kratom products to individuals younger than 21 years of age; providing for duties of Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

KS HB3215

KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION

Similar Bills

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