Kratom sellers would face penalties for serving people under 21

A person would be barred from selling, providing, or marketing kratom or kratom products to anyone under 21. The rule covers kratom and human-use products containing kratom or kratom-derived substances, including liquids, pills, capsules, powders, gummies, shots, and beverages. Marketing includes certain child-focused images, symbols, claims, packaging, labels, displays, or advertising. A person accused of the offense may have an affirmative defense if the under-21 individual showed identification that reasonably appeared to prove the person was at least 21. A violation would be a class B misdemeanor.

The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, working with two health divisions, would prepare a report for state leaders and lawmakers. The report would examine natural kratom, synthetic kratom, and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine products, along with possible rules for retailers. The report would review testing methods, product potency and health risks, retailer licensing, inspections and enforcement, penalties, product testing, and needed funding and staff. The provision requires recommendations but does not itself create a retailer license or set testing rules. The report would be due by January 1, 2027.