The proposed bill establishes regulations for the sale, testing, and use of kratom products in Wyoming, creating new sections within the law to define terms related to kratom, such as "adulterated," "kratom leaf," and "synthesized alkaloid." It outlines specific violations related to the sale of kratom products, including selling adulterated products, selling to individuals under 21 years of age, and failing to provide proper labeling and warnings. Violations of these regulations are classified as misdemeanors, with penalties including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health, in collaboration with local law enforcement, will oversee compliance and conduct inspections to ensure adherence to the new regulations.
Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the implementation of these regulations, including $115,000 for the Department of Health and $197,540 for a full-time employee in the Department of Agriculture to test kratom products. It also allocates $24,000 for necessary testing equipment. The bill requires the Departments of Health and Agriculture to create rules for enforcement and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.