This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to classify kratom, specifically its active compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, as a Schedule II controlled substance. The new legal language inserted into section 152.02, subdivision 3, includes these substances under the definition of controlled substances, thereby subjecting them to the same regulations as other Schedule II drugs. This classification indicates that kratom will be recognized as having a high potential for abuse, with severe psychological or physical dependence.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 152.027, subdivision 7, which previously outlined penalties for the sale or possession of kratom by individuals under the age of 18. This repeal removes the specific legal framework that addressed kratom-related offenses for minors, effectively eliminating the gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor charges associated with kratom sales and possession for that age group.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 152.02, 152.027