January 15, 2021

States that Have Passed Kratom Consumer Protection Act
For all you kratom warriors out there, you know how critical the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) is to keep the Southeast Asian plant safe and legal. At its core, the KCPA seeks “to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of unadulterated or contaminated kratom products.” Since its inception in 2018, states like Utah, Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada have passed their own versions of the act.
Utah
Utah was the first state to pass the KCPA in March 2019. Lawmakers approved the bill to better regulate kratom by ensuring it was pure and natural, including testing products in the lab. The state also wanted to hold vendors responsible for labeling all kratom products properly. Labels would need to include all ingredients and where the kratom originated.
Further, Utah’s KCPA explicitly made it illegal for any vendor to adulterate kratom with potentially dangerous substances. The legislation was also instrumental in keeping kratom out of the hands of persons under 21. Vendors who violate the KCPA could face possible fines or jail time.
Arizona
In Arizona, the governor signed the state’s KCPA into law in April 2019. The bill regulated the production and sale of kratom products. It also set forth specific requirements for labeling. Under the act, vendors must list all ingredients accurately. The bill also prevented manufacturers from adulterating kratom. Further, Arizona’s KCPA prohibited vendors from selling kratom to minors. According to KTAR, the governor also wrote, “I will be writing to our federal partner agencies and strongly urging them to take a closer look at this product and promptly issue appropriate regulations.”
Georgia
Though the path to passing kratom legislation in Georgia began in 2018 with a committee to study the plant, the state’s senate struck it down soon after. However, only a year later, the KCPA was passed. The bill stated that vendors should list all ingredients. Labels also had to include the amount of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in the product. The name and mailing address of the distributor or manufacturer also needed to be placed on the label. Directions for taking the product also had to be included. Further, Georgia decided that vendors couldn’t sell kratom to anybody under age 18.
Nevada
Nevada became the fourth state to pass their version of the KCPA in 2019. The bill allowed all adults over 18 to purchase kratom. The KCPA set regulations in place to ensure that all kratom was safe for customers to consume. Like previous states, the bill stated that vendors should list all ingredients and the amount of alkaloids on the label. If a vendor adulterates or includes contaminants in a product, the violations are punishable by law. The bill also cleared the way for customers to safely and legally purchase products online and in-person.
A Better Kratom Experience
With a better understanding of the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, the next thing to do is get your hands on some premium kratom. At Kratom Kaps, we have exactly what you need by ensuring our products are natural and unadulterated. The bottom line is you know exactly what you’re getting when you purchase one of our products, so give Kratom Kaps a try today.
Source:
https://ktar.com/story/2555892/gov-ducey-signs-bill-regulating-the-sale-of-kratom-products-in-arizona/