SB 22-120

Senate Bill 22-120, which has been signed into law in Colorado, requires the state's Department of Revenue to report on the feasibility of regulating kratom processors and retailers by January 4, 2023. Starting July 1, 2024, the bill will prohibit selling adulterated kratom products or those without proper labeling, as well as selling kratom to individuals under 21 years old. Retailers must also ensure that kratom is not accessible to minors and request ID from customers to verify they are over 21. Violations of these rules can result in a $200 fine. This bill affects kratom processors, retailers, and consumers in Colorado.

Official Summary

On or before January 4, 2023, the act requires the executive director of the department of revenue to submit a report to the general assembly that analyzes the feasibility of regulating kratom products, kratom processors, and kratom retailers. Effective July 1, 2024, the act prohibits a person from: Knowingly preparing, distributing, advertising, selling, or offering to sell a kratom product that is adulterated with fentanyl or any other controlled substance; Selling a kratom product that does not have a label that sets forth the identity and address of the manufacturer and the full list of ingredients in the kratom product; Knowingly preparing, distributing, advertising, selling, or offering to sell a kratom product to a person under 21 years of age; or Displaying or storing a kratom product in a retail location in a manner that would allow the product to be accessed by individuals under 21 years of age. The act creates a civil infraction for: Giving, selling, distributing, dispensing, or offering to sell a kratom product to individuals under 21 years of age; or Failing to request a government-issued photographic identification that establishes that an individual is over 21 years of age prior to giving, selling, distributing, dispensing, or offering to sell a kratom product to the individual. A person who commits either civil infraction is subject to a fine of $200. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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