The "Kratom Product Prohibition Act" establishes a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession of kratom products in Wyoming, citing concerns from federal agencies regarding the safety and legality of kratom. The act outlines specific definitions related to kratom and its concentrated alkaloids, and it establishes penalties for violations, which range from misdemeanors with fines and potential imprisonment for first and subsequent offenses. Additionally, the act identifies exemptions for research institutions and law enforcement laboratories that may handle kratom for testing purposes.

To support the enforcement of this prohibition, the act appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire a full-time employee dedicated to testing kratom products and to purchase necessary testing equipment. The act also includes provisions for the seizure and forfeiture of kratom products, categorizing them as contraband. The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Attorney General, is tasked with creating rules to implement the act, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-7-1049