The proposed bill introduces the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act" by adding a new section, 196.1170, to chapter 196 of Missouri law. This section defines key terms related to kratom products, including "dealer," "department," "director," "food," and "kratom product." It establishes that the state will have exclusive authority over the regulation of kratom products, rendering any local regulations void. The bill outlines specific requirements for dealers, including the necessity to disclose the factual basis for any kratom product representation on labels, and prohibits the sale of adulterated or contaminated kratom products, as well as those containing certain synthetic alkaloids or exceeding specified levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine. Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for violations, including fines for non-compliance with labeling requirements and class D misdemeanor charges for selling non-compliant kratom products or selling to individuals under eighteen. It allows individuals harmed by violations to seek damages through private legal action. The Department of Health and Senior Services is tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions, ensuring that any rules comply with existing legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4936H.01): 196.1170