This bill amends the Michigan Penal Code by adding a new section, 473a, which prohibits the growing, synthesizing, selling, offering to sell, giving, importing, or distributing of kratom and its synthetic variants. Violations of this section are classified as misdemeanors with varying penalties based on the nature of the offense. For a first offense, individuals may face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. Subsequent offenses or those involving minors carry harsher penalties, including imprisonment for up to one year and fines reaching $20,000.

The bill also specifies that the prohibition does not apply to kratom products that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a drug, dietary supplement, or food additive, although this exception does not extend to synthetic variants of kratom. Definitions for "kratom" and "synthetic variant of kratom" are provided to clarify the scope of the law. The act is set to take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 750.1, 750.568
House Introduced Bill: 750.1, 750.568
As Passed by the House: 750.1, 750.568