legislation
In a last-minute move that has stunned Kratom advocates and consumers, Connecticut lawmakers have added a sweeping amendment to House Bill 6855 — originally intended to regulate hemp — that could effectively ban Kratom across the state. The bill, with the Kratom provision added just days before the end of the legislative session, has now passed both chambers and awaits Governor Ned Lamont’s signature.
If signed into law, HB6855 would classify all types of Kratom as a controlled substance, giving state officials the authority to place it in any schedule they deem appropriate. That means Kratom could be lumped in with Schedule I substances — like LSD or heroin — despite its long history of traditional use and low potential for harm. Even if it’s placed in a lower schedule, the result is essentially the same: a ban on access for Connecticut consumers.
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LB230 is a bill aimed at regulating Kratom in Nebraska by setting safety standards, requiring clear labeling, and implementing age restrictions for buyers. While that might sound scary at first, it’s actually a step toward ensuring consumer safety and keeping Kratom legal for responsible adults. The bill outlines a framework for quality control, proper labeling, and age restrictions, which are all things we support to help build a safer, more transparent industry.
LB230 is a bill aimed at regulating Kratom in Nebraska by setting safety standards, requiring clear labeling, and implementing age restrictions for buyers. While that might sound scary at first, it’s actually a step toward ensuring consumer safety and keeping Kratom legal for responsible adults. The bill outlines a framework for quality control, proper labeling, and age restrictions, which are all things we support to help build a safer, more transparent industry.
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Kratom advocacy is one of the most important things that we support here at Kraken Kratom, and we realize just how much many aspects of the kratom advocacy movement have been changing in recent months. What can be done to ensure that kratom advocacy can effectively continue as the pandemic continues to be handled? Let’s talk about it.
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At the end of December 2019, however, kratom was included alongside other substances, such as cannabidiol, in an appropriations bill provision. What does this mean, and how will it affect the overall kratom industry? Let’s take a closer look.
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In 2020, the American Kratom Association has publicized its goal of getting 21 more states to pass a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) so that the total number of states in the USA with this type of law in place reaches 25.
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We know how real the risks of contaminated or dangerous products can be, and we are determined to do our part to prevent those problems. For us, that means that we support the Kratom Consumer Protection Act!
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