Regulation of Kratom

The act prohibits a person from:

• Knowingly preparing, distributing, advertising, selling, or offering to sell a kratom product: To a person who is under 21 years of age; that is adulterated; that contains more than a specified level of 7-hydroxymitragynine; that is a confection, mimics candy, or is presented in a form that appeals to children; or that is combustible or intended for vaporization;
• Preparing, distributing, advertising, selling, or offering to sell a kratom product that does not clearly and conspicuously set forth specified information on the kratom product's label;
• Displaying or storing kratom products in a retail location in a manner that will allow the products to be accessed by individuals under 21 years of age; or
• Manufacturing, packaging, labeling, or distributing a kratom product that contains synthesized or semi-synthesized kratom alkaloids or has a level of 7-hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction that is greater than 2% of the alkaloid composition of the product.

A person that conducts these prohibited activities engages in a deceptive trade practice and is subject to penalties and other enforcement specified under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act".

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)