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Virginia Passes Kratom Legislation

On March 27, 2023, Virginia became the ninth state in the United States to enact legislation on the sale of kratom, the Augusta Free Press reported. Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed SB 1108, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), into law after it passed Virginia’s House and Senate. Kratom primarily comes from the leaves of the […]

Bipartisan Bill Regulating Kratom Introduced in U.S. Congress

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On December 21, 2022, the Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act was filed in both the U.S. Senate and House. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), as well as Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), introduced the bipartisan legislation. S.B. 5316 and H.R. 9634 would provide federal regulation to protect kratom consumers from contaminated products and […]

Facts About Kratom

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The vast world of alternative plant-based medicines and supplements includes many different substances. Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia, where for centuries, locals have used it as a mild stimulant and treatment for various ailments. In this article, you’ll learn essential facts about Kratom – its history, why it is growing in popularity, […]

Colorado and Missouri Pass the Kratom Consumer Protection Act

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On May 17, 2022, state legislators in Colorado and Missouri passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act! Both governors will sign these bills into law in due order. This continues the significant progress that the American Kratom Association (AKA) and other Kratom advocacy groups have made to regulate Kratom in individual states. This law ensures safe […]

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