The bill amends subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code to include mitragynine, also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine and Kratom, as a Schedule I controlled substance. This addition is part of a broader list of opiates and their derivatives that are classified under the same schedule unless specifically exempted or listed in another schedule. The inclusion of mitragynine reflects growing concerns regarding its potential for abuse and health risks associated with its use.

In addition to the insertion of mitragynine, the bill also updates the numbering of subsequent items in the list of controlled substances. Specifically, the item previously labeled "ll." has been deleted, and the following items have been renumbered accordingly, with "mm." now representing Phenadoxone and so forth. This reorganization ensures clarity and consistency in the legal text regarding controlled substances in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 19-03.1-05
INTRODUCED: 19-03.1-05