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S 2704 - Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom - Rhode Island Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate passage and pass a bill that authorizes the legal sale of kratom in Rhode Island.

Highlights:

  • Establishes this act as the “Kratom Consumer Protection Act” (Sec. 1).

  • Defines terms related to Kratom and Kratom production (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that a processor shall not prepare the following items (Sec. 1): 

    • Adulterated kratom that is labeled as food; 

    • Kratom products designated as a dietary supplement; 

    • Kratom that is contaminated with other products; 

    • Kratom extract that contains solvents, is combustible, or includes synthetic alkaloids; 

    • Kratom that mimics a candy product; and

    • Kratom without a label.

  • Requires a processor to annually register each kratom product it manufactures (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires certification to include an independent analysis from a laboratory (Sec. 1). 

  • Prohibits the sale of Kratom to individuals who are underage (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that individuals who violate these provisions are to pay a fine of $500 for the first offense (Sec. 1). 

  • Defines Kratom product (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that federal regulations shall preempt any regulations on Kratom (Sec. 2).

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Title: Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the legal sale of kratom in Rhode Island.

Highlights:

  • Establishes this act as the “Kratom Consumer Protection Act” (Sec. 1).

  • Defines terms related to Kratom and Kratom production (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that a processor shall not prepare the following items (Sec. 1): 

    • Adulterated kratom that is labeled as food; 

    • Kratom products designated as a dietary supplement; 

    • Kratom that is contaminated with other products; 

    • Kratom extract that contains solvents, is combustible, or includes synthetic alkaloids; 

    • Kratom that mimics a candy product; and

    • Kratom without a label.

  • Requires a processor to annually register each kratom product it manufactures (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires certification to include an independent analysis from a laboratory (Sec. 1). 

  • Prohibits the sale of Kratom to individuals who are underage (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that individuals who violate these provisions are to pay a fine of $500 for the first offense (Sec. 1). 

  • Defines Kratom product (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that federal regulations shall preempt any regulations on Kratom (Sec. 2).

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