florida house passes kratom consumer protection act

Florida House Passes Kratom Consumer Protection Act

Florida is set to regulate the sale of kratom with the passing of the "Kratom Consumer Protection Act." Violators of the age restriction will face penalties. Proponents argue that it is a safer alternative to harmful substances such as alcohol, but critics are concerned about its addictive nature.
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Joe Gruters files bill to ban under-21 kratom sales, add further restrictions

Sen. Joe Gruters has filed legislation to add regulations to the sale of kratom, a plant grown in Southeast Asia that the FDA says has addictive pharmacological effects similar to morphine and other opiates.