The bill amends Section 21-28.12-4 of the Rhode Island Kratom Act, establishing stricter regulations regarding the sale and distribution of kratom products. It prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one and mandates that all kratom products be kept behind the sales counter and within a locked case, which would only be accessible to store employees until the kratom product is sold. The act is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, and aims to enhance the safety and regulation of kratom sales in Rhode Island by ensuring that products are securely stored and that age restrictions are strictly enforced.

Statutes affected:
2457: 21-28.12-4
2457  SUB A: 21-28.12-4