HB838: Mississippi Tianeptine and Kratom Consumer Protection Act; create.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Create The "mississippi Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act"; To Define Certain Terms Relating To The Act; To Prohibit A Processor Or Retailer From Preparing, Distributing, Selling, Or Exposing For Sale Either A Tianeptine Extract That Contains Certain Levels Of Residual, Or A Tianeptine Product That Does Not Have Adequate Labeling Directions Necessary For Safe And Effective Use By Consumers; To Provide That It Is Unlawful For Any Minor To Purchase, Use, Possess, Or Transport A Product Containing Tianeptine Within The State; To Require Any Person Who Distributes Tianeptine Products Within This State To Post Conspicuously At Each Location Of Distribution A Sign That Is Placed In Such A Manner That It Is Likely To Be Read By Those Seeking To Purchase Or Obtain Tianeptine Products; To Provide Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Require The Division To Adopt Rules And Regulations For The Administration And Enforcement Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 67-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Powers And Duties Of The Division, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Enact The "mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act" To Regulate The Preparation, Distribution, And Sale Of Kratom Products; To Define Terms; To Prohibit The Preparation, Distribution And Sale Of Adulterated Or Contaminated Kratom Products; To Prescribe Fines And Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Authorize The Department Of Health To Administer The Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Do Not Limit The Authority Of A County Or Municipality To Regulate Tianeptine Or Kratom; And For Related Purposes.