SB 25-072

Senate Bill 25-072, which has been signed into law in Colorado, regulates the sale and distribution of kratom products. It bans selling kratom to anyone under 21 years old and prohibits the sale of adulterated or misleadingly packaged kratom that appeals to children. The law also requires clear labeling on all kratom products and restricts the sale of certain types of kratom with high levels of a specific compound called 7-hydroxymitragynine. Violations are considered deceptive trade practices, subjecting offenders to penalties under Colorado’s consumer protection laws. This means that retailers must now follow strict guidelines when handling and selling kratom products to ensure they comply with these new regulations.

Official Summary

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.)

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