House Bill No. [insert number] proposes the establishment of the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act" in Louisiana, which aims to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products. The bill includes definitions for key terms such as "Commissioner," "Kratom extract," and "Processor," and outlines specific limitations on kratom products that processors are prohibited from preparing or selling. These limitations include prohibiting adulteration with dangerous substances, contamination, excessive residual solvents, high levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic alkaloids, and inadequate labeling for safe consumer use. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale of kratom products to individuals under eighteen years of age.

The legislation also mandates annual registration for kratom products, requiring processors to submit a certificate of analysis from an independent laboratory to ensure compliance with safety standards. It establishes a framework for reporting non-compliance and adverse events, as well as third-party verification of products. Violations of the act can result in administrative fines, with the first offense capped at $500 and subsequent offenses at $1,000. Retailers are protected from liability if they can demonstrate reliance on the representations of manufacturers or processors regarding kratom products. The bill amends the heading of Part XI of Chapter 4 of Title 40, changing it from the "Louisiana Narcotics Rehabilitation Commission" to the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act."