The proposed bill introduces a new section, known as the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act," to chapter 196 of Missouri law, which establishes regulations for the sale and distribution of kratom products. It defines key terms such as "dealer" and "kratom," and mandates that dealers disclose the factual basis for any claims made about kratom products. The bill prohibits dealers from selling kratom that is adulterated or contaminated with dangerous nonkratom substances, contains excessive levels of certain alkaloids, includes synthetic alkaloids, or lacks proper labeling regarding the amounts of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Additionally, the bill sets age restrictions, making it illegal for dealers to sell kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one. Violations of the disclosure requirements are classified as infractions, while violations related to adulteration, contamination, or sales to minors are classified as class D misdemeanors. The bill also allows individuals harmed by violations to seek damages in court, provided they can demonstrate that the dealer did not act in good faith based on the representations of suppliers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6109H.01): 196.1170