The proposed bill seeks to amend the Michigan penal code by adding a new section, 473a, which prohibits the growing, synthesizing, selling, or offering to sell kratom or any synthetic variant of kratom. 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 of imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Subsequent offenses and those involving sales to minors carry increased penalties, with fines reaching up to $20,000 and imprisonment terms extending to one year.

The bill defines "kratom" as any part of the Mitragyna speciosa plant and its derivatives, while "synthetic variant of kratom" includes synthetic forms such as 7-hydroxymitragynine. The legislation is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 750.1, 750.568