The bill amends the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law in Louisiana by adding 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine to Schedule I, thereby prohibiting the possession, production, or distribution of kratom, which is defined as any substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree or containing the aforementioned compounds. The bill outlines specific penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment based on the amount of kratom involved. For instance, possession of less than twenty grams incurs a fine of up to one hundred dollars, while larger quantities lead to more severe penalties.

Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 40:989.3 and modifies existing legal language to clarify the definitions and penalties associated with kratom. The amendments include changes to the terminology used in the law, such as changing "substance" to "substances" and specifying the inclusion of mitragynine in the list of prohibited plants. The Louisiana State Law Institute is also directed to alphabetize the enumerated items in the relevant section of the law.

Statutes affected:
SB154 Original:
SB154 Engrossed: 40:964(S
SB154 Enrolled: 40:964(S
SB154 Act : 40:964(S