STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27766 / H0567
Kratom is a naturally grown tree, which comes from the coffee family and originates in South East Asia. It has
been used for centuries in South East Asia and since the early 1970s in the United States. Kratom can be used
to give a boost of energy, to improve focus, and has helped many with pain management. The most common
way to use kratom is brewing it as a tea, but it can also be found as a powder, in capsules or as liquid tincture.
Consumers are put at risk with adulterated, misbranded, and unlabeled kratom products. This legislation bans
the sale of adulterated or synthetic kratom products in Idaho, requires adequate labeling of kratom products
to ensure consumers know the ingredients in the kratom products they are purchasing, and helps consumers
understand the recommended servings in a container, and places an age restriction to purchase kratom of 21
years or older.
FISCAL NOTE
With the inclusion of fee language, the proposed legislation will have no impact to the state General Fund.
Contact:
Representative Bryan Zollinger
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/27/2020, 8:46 AM