The Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act aims to remove mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as kratom, from the state's controlled substances list. This legislation introduces a new subchapter under Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 56, which establishes guidelines for the sale and distribution of kratom products. The Act includes definitions for kratom products, processors, and retailers, and sets forth limitations on the types of kratom products that can be sold, including prohibitions against adulteration, contamination, and excessive levels of certain alkaloids. Additionally, it mandates that processors register their products with the Department of Agriculture and provides for penalties for violations of the Act.

The bill also emphasizes consumer safety by requiring processors to provide adequate labeling and to submit their products for independent testing to ensure compliance with safety standards. It prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under the age of eighteen and outlines the process for revoking registrations in cases of noncompliance or adverse events. Overall, the Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act seeks to regulate the kratom market while ensuring consumer safety and access to kratom products.