CJs Law seeks to criminalize the manufacture, distribution, and possession of kratom, specifically mitragyna speciosa korth and its derivatives, by amending existing law to classify kratom as a controlled dangerous substance. The bill establishes penalties based on the quantity of kratom involved, designating the manufacture, distribution, or possession of one ounce or more as a second-degree crime, which carries a punishment of five to ten years in prison and fines up to $150,000. In contrast, possession of less than one ounce is classified as a third-degree crime, with penalties of three to five years in prison and fines up to $15,000.

The legislation includes an exception for medical practitioners, such as physicians and veterinarians, who may handle kratom in their professional capacities. CJs Law is introduced in memory of Christopher James Holowach, who died from complications related to kratom use, underscoring the health risks associated with the substance. The bill aims to prevent further tragedies by regulating the sale of kratom in New Jersey and promoting safer alternatives for pain management, addressing concerns raised by health experts regarding kratom's addictive nature and potential for abuse.