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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB 2415: kratom products; narcotic drugs
Sponsor: Representative Nguyen, LD 1
Committee on Judiciary
Overview
Modifies regulation of kratom products by revising labeling requirements, raising the minimum age for sale, prohibiting synthetically derived kratom products and revising product standards.
History
Current law prohibits a processor or retailer from preparing, distributing, selling or exposing for sale certain kratom products, including: 1) kratom products that are adulterated or contaminated with a dangerous nonkratom substance; 2) kratom products with 7-hydroxymitragynine levels in the alkaloid fraction greater than two percent of the alkaloid composition of the product; 3) kratom products containing any synthetic alkaloid, including synthetic mitragynine and synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine; and 4) kratom-containing products whose label does not include the amount of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine contained in the product. Current law also prohibits distributing, selling or exposing for sale a kratom product to an individual under 18 years old (A.R.S. § 36-795.02).
Provisions
1. Adds various synthetically derived kratom compounds to the definition of narcotic drugs. (Sec. 1)
2. Revises and outlines kratom product labeling requirements. (Sec. 3, 4)
3. Prohibits kratom from containing more than 400 parts per million 7-hydroxymitragynine on a dry-weight basis. (Sec. 5)
4. Raises the minimum age for kratom from 18 to 21. (Sec. 5)
5. Makes it a class 3 misdemeanor to:
a. prepare, transport or sell kratom containing more than 400 parts per million 7-hydroxymitragynine on a dry-weight basis; or
b. prepare, transport or sell kratom to someone below 21 years old. (Sec. 6)
6. Defines pertinent terms. (Sec. 2)
7. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
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Initials NM HB 2415
1/29/2026 Page 0 Judiciary
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